Ever since Trump announced his candidacy in 2015 there have been intense reactions, and prominent among them has been Trump-hatred, fear of Trump, Trump Derangement Syndrome – whatever you want to call it. It’s something I’ve noticed escalating over time, … Continue reading →
Twenty-six year old Luigi Mangione has been detained as a person of interest in the murder of United Healthcare executive Brian Thompson, and he’s emerged as a popular figure with a certain segment of the left. Call it the romantic … Continue reading →
We certainly don’t know who the ultimate winner in Syria will be. But I think we can safely say a couple of things. The first is that the situation is fraught with peril. The second is that Iran looks like … Continue reading →
Depending on where you live in the US, the earliest sunset is in the next couple of days or even today. I’m not an early riser, so the earliest sunset day represents an even greater milestone for me than the … Continue reading →
No one really knows what will happen now in Syria. The Assad family has been in charge for over a half century, and now they’re gone. Some of the forces – maybe all of the forces? – vying for post-Assad … Continue reading →
A suspect has been apprehended in the murder of Brian Thompson: The man — who sources said is being eyed for the coldblooded, targeted execution in front of a Manhattan hotel last week — allegedly had a manifesto on him … Continue reading →
I have to say this verdict surprises me, and I’m happy about it. I thought the best Penny could possibly hope for would be that the jury would hang on the second count as well. Instead, they acquitted him. So … Continue reading →
Back in the days when I did a lot more cooking, I used to make my own piecrust. It always was okay, but I never mastered the art of making it really really good. Oh, I got lots of tips … Continue reading →
It’s that time of year again: Christmas, Chanukah. If you’re like me, you’ve probably postponed your shopping – although this year I’ve mostly done it ahead of time and I’m up to the wrapping stage. If you use Amazon, please … Continue reading →