As this prompt wisely notes, there are manners (both good and bad) beyond simply table manners. Read More

There is racial injustice. I learned that early From good parents. “Limousine liberals,” to be sure (as am I, even driving an Accord). But I learned it.   All through high school I tutored and taught programs For poor Black kids in New Haven, Along with dedicated Black educators.   I’d like to think I… Read More

So... So many grammar peeves. So where to begin? Read More

Having recently written my COVID story, this minor aspect of it came immediately to mind when I saw our current haircut prompt. Back in March of 2020 (i.e., COVID Year 1 A.D.), I realized, sadly, that I wasn’t going to be getting haircuts at my neighborhood barbershop for a while.  And this was to be… Read More

Damn COVID!  Doesn’t deserve more than 100 words. Here goes: Tragedy:  Worse than it had to be. (Thanks, Trump.)  So may lives taken and families wrecked.  In so many ways. Personal silver linings: Streaming galore. Family and friends Zooming.  Zoom mastery.  Immersion in non-profit boards (via Zoom, of course). Immersion in on-line courses (especially music… Read More

For whatever reason -- probably because of my high NQ (nerdiness quotient) -- I have always been fascinated with commercial jingles.  Actually, my brother may have been my main influencer on this.  Read More