Remembering Phyllis: Women in comedyWhen I heard that Cloris Leachman died last Thursday, I thought of her role in The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Starring as Phyllis Lindrom…Feb 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021
Audacity and Humor Unleashed: Moments from Inauguration DayWhat was it about Lady Gaga, Bernie Sanders, and Katy Perry that made such a difference last week? The inauguration certainly featured…Jan 25, 2021Jan 25, 2021
So Long, Farewell, Aufwiedersehn, Goodbye!We’ve almost made it. Four awful years with President Trump whittled down to barely three remaining days.Jan 18, 2021Jan 18, 2021
A Wink and a Nod?How will Republican lawmakers censure Donald Trump for his incendiary role in Wednesday’s attack on the US Capitol? Will they encourage…Jan 11, 2021Jan 11, 2021
EpiphanyThree days from now, on Wednesday, January 6, the United States Congress will meet to certify the winner of the 2020 presidential race…Jan 4, 2021Jan 4, 2021
Happy Christmas to all, and to Trump, a Good-byeTwas the night before Christmas, and all was quite tense, Not a creature was stirring, not even Mike Pence; The ballots were hung by the…Dec 21, 2020Dec 21, 2020
Ready on Day 1? Mixed reactions to Biden’s nomineesA top story in today’s Washington Post, “Biden’s Obama-era Cabinet picks frustrate liberals, civil rights leaders,” summarizes my feelings…Dec 14, 2020A response icon1Dec 14, 2020A response icon1
Neera Tanden Stands Out: An enemy of the left and the right?When President-elect Joe Biden announced his choice to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) last Monday, many pundits claimed…Dec 7, 2020Dec 7, 2020
Dogs and Cats Unite!Something light for a change. . . the Bidens are getting a cat. We’ve already learned about their two German shepherds Champ and Major…Nov 30, 2020Nov 30, 2020
Ordinary CourageAs the results of the presidential election became clear earlier this month, I knew that our president would seek to create chaos, but I…Nov 23, 2020Nov 23, 2020
