War and Other Diseases
As my husband and I watched M*A*S*H*: The Comedy That Changed Television on FOX last evening, we wondered why we cared so much about the characters on that show—more than … Continue reading
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Blossoming Where You Are
Every spring my heart fills with joy as I watch leaves emerge from the trees and wildflowers from the ground. Perhaps the earth is smiling at us, assuring us that … Continue reading
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Has Human Intelligence Gone Awry?
One of my take-aways from the flat-out wonderful film AMERICAN FICTION is that Americans have fallen prey to stereotyping themselves, forcing themselves and others into preconceived societal molds. We thought … Continue reading
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Love to Laugh
Laughter is not only great medicine, but it also provides a much-needed break from worry, stress, and despair—unwanted companions to most of us since 2016. My husband and daughter release … Continue reading
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The Privilege of Distance
We’re used to seeing suffering on TV—real or fictional. The real is most disturbing, but people can’t sustain a state of alarm indefinitely. I’ve often wondered about the effectiveness of … Continue reading
