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In April 1988 I had one of the great jobs in the world.   I was the Beverage Alcohol Manager of Rolling Stone Magazine. It meant that I sold advertising to the spirit, beer, and wine companies. That is right, … Continue reading →

The home Elaine built here in Rio is very modern. Imagine three rectangular solids, each slightly smaller than the other and slightly offset, stacked on top of each other. The ground floor of the house was built with the idea … Continue reading →

    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 →