As a columnist, I delight in hearing from readers. Written notes, phone calls, emails — whatever; positive or negative responses to what I’ve already written, or suggestions for what I…
The House has been sold! I capitalize it, because this house merits special treatment.On the day after Sunday, Dec. 6, 1941 (Pearl Harbor Day), my mother’s five brothers went together…
Extended “house arrest” has provided me with more time to go through old files and find some “goodies” worthy of being passed along. Here’s one I especially appreciate, since I…
This pandemic’s emphasis on social distancing has provided me with much opportunity to read. Just plain read! Last week, I recommended one of my “finds” to you: the self-written biography…
If I suggested that you read a new book about a young man who makes good — would that be enough to get you to open it?I doubt it. But…
I loved seeing all our local Jewish school graduates featured in last week’s TJP. Every single one is smiling happily, which I suppose is because these pictures were taken while…
What have you been doing with your “spare time” during these long weeks that I’ve come to call “house arrest”? Probably a number of things more useful and efficient than…
Our country was embroiled in battles of another kind as D-Day was recalled last Saturday. June 6, 1944, was the day when more than 160,000 U.S. soldiers — every one…
What you’re reading now isn’t the column I intended for today. But after George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis and its aftermath, riots both here and elsewhere are much more important. …
The best thing I’ve had from this extended period alone at home is extended time for reading — a variety of books, some of which I’d like to share, starting…