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I Believe In Science

I blame it entirely on my parents. They grew up in an era when science was less a discipline and more a fireworks show of human progress. We’re talking about: – Quantum Mechanics– Relativity– Nuclear Fission– The Atomic Bomb– DNA’s … Continue reading

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Knowledge Is Power

The official motto of my alma mater, Summit Junior High School (now Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School), is “Knowledge is Power.” Summit High School’s motto is “Creating the Future and Honoring the Past.” It emphasizes personal growth and preparing … Continue reading

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The Pizza vs Rio Conundrum

The Admiral’s Club lounge at Rio’s Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is, oddly enough, one of my favorite places to kill time. Tucked in the middle of a long, wide, unnervingly white and deserted hallway—straight out of a horror or … Continue reading

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TACOs Everyday, Musk’s Shiner, and the Perils of a Target-Rich Environment

This past week was a goldmine for those of us convinced that Delta Tango (DT) is not just unfit for office, but a genuine threat—to the country, global stability, and even our retirement plans. For those keeping score at home, … Continue reading

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RP and An Epic Hangover

At around 11 p.m. on November 4, 1980, I found myself drunk and stoned, sprawled across the hood of a red Ford Mustang in the parking lot of a two-star motel in Key West, Florida. No, I wasn’t trying to … Continue reading

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32 Flavors, “86,” and Buying a New Hat

When I was 15, I landed a job at Baskin-Robbins on Beechwood Road in Summit, New Jersey. Honestly, I don’t remember how I got it. Maybe I walked in off the street. Maybe I found it on the high school … Continue reading

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On Playground Politics, Bullies, and the Immigrant Experience

When I was ten years old, I immigrated to Summit, New Jersey from Berkeley Heights. It wasn’t far—just over five miles—but for me, it felt like crossing an ocean. I was leaving behind a pack of kids (a “gang” before … Continue reading

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Victory Day? Seriously? Well, F*.**

This week, Donald Trump proposed changing the name of Veterans Day to “Victory Day for World War I” and designating May 8 as “Victory Day for World War II.” His rationale? The United States, in his words, “did more than … Continue reading

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The MS St. Louis, Yom HaShoah, and Lessons Not Learned

In May 1939, as Nazi persecution escalated in Germany, a German ocean liner named the MS St. Louis quietly left the Port of Hamburg. Aboard were 937 passengers, most of them Jewish refugees desperate to escape the tightening grip of … Continue reading

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Big Lies, The DOGE Dodge, and Unfunny Punchlines.

When I was in high school, there was a joke that asked, “What are the three great lies of man?” The joke was both racist and sexist, so I’m only going to share one of the “lies”: “I love you.” … Continue reading

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