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    Yesterday, a woman who I have known for over a half century posted a meme that shocked and saddened me. It showed two images. One was a picture of an elderly religious Jew being processed into a concentration … Continue reading →

  These times are so uncertain There’s a yearning undefined People filled with rage We all need a little tenderness… But I think it’s about forgiveness Forgiveness The Heart of the Matter Mike Campbell, Don Henley, John David Souther   … Continue reading →

  Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not. Samuel Johnson I have been thinking a lot about kindness over the last few days.   Part of this has to do with the country where I am currently … Continue reading →

  “Photographs and Memories Christmas cards that you sent to me. All that I have are these To remember you. “ Jim Croce   I am in my cousin Lia’s apartment in the Jardin district of Sao Paolo Brazil.   … Continue reading →

I woke up this morning at around 4am and was unable to fall back to sleep.   There was really no reason for this except perhaps in these days of self-isolation I am getting a little bit too much rest … Continue reading →

I don’t often talk about it, but I have a serious addiction.   It is pernicious It is overwhelming. It is something that I am powerless against and its urges literally strike me wherever I am. I can be at … Continue reading →

I am not a very religious person although I pray to god almost every night. Especially, these days.   Part of the reason for this lack of religious dedication lies in the fact that while both my parents were Jewish … Continue reading →

  I am sitting in the waiting room of a media company, in an office tower that rises from the forests of New Jersey. It is a little dated with a color palette from the late ‘90s all earth tones … Continue reading →

    I got some very disappointing news yesterday.   As has been my custom since my original flight home on March 21st was cancelled, I logged on to the American Airline website to make sure my current reservation for … Continue reading →

  I have been very fortunate during the Covid 19 crisis.   I know don’t jinx things and it is a little like the guy who jumped from the Empire State Building and as he was passing the 50th floor … Continue reading →