Category Archives: News and Politics

Colonel Blimp

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Neil

My heart is that of a dashing, adventurous, passionate young man. My head is that of an old fogie who believes in following the rules. Nothing explains this better than the opening scene of my favorite movie “The Life and … Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs, My Father, and Yom Kippur

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Neil

Steve Jobs, the legendary co-founder of Apple passed away this week, and the internet exploded with admirers reflecting on how his vision impacted their lives. Some talked about their first Mac, iPod, or iPhone, and how it transformed the way … Continue reading →

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My Visit to the Bachmann’s Therapy Office

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Neil

I’ve been feeling a little depressed lately, so last week, I decided to go see a therapist.  I read about a new therapy office that recently opened, and it was getting a lot of publicity, so I decided to take … Continue reading →

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Coming Clean

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Neil

“Be careful what you put online,” my mother told me a few days ago, after “Weinergate” hit the newspapers. “Those things can come back to haunt you if you ever run for office!” She’s probably right. Because of the large … Continue reading →

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How I Felt Today

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Neil

Recently, I asked a blogger why she kept on writing every day online. She said that she wrote as a personal record for her children. I like that idea. Why have I never thought about that, if not for my … Continue reading →

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Memoirs

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Neil

There was a recent outcry amongst writers online in reaction to an article in the New York Times Book Review by Neil Genzlinger, which savaged the art of the memoir. The piece started with fighting words – “A moment of … Continue reading →

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The Silver Rule

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Neil

I’m sure Martin Luther King Day is going to inspire many posts today, and each one will be different, and reflect the writer’s own interests, whether it be race relations, politics, or religion. Martin Luther King makes me think of … Continue reading →

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Violent Language

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Neil

Even if Sarah Palin’s website didn’t cause Jared Loughner to go out and shoot Representative Gabrielle Gifford in this weekend’s horrific incident, few of us think Palin’s bulls-eye map was a very civilized way of making a political point. But … Continue reading →

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Keep Those Jerks Gay!

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Neil

I am furious at Walmart. Livid. Let me explain. I’m not having an easy time lately. I’m like a wounded animal away from Sophia. Yesterday, I went to the dentist, and arrived too early, so I had to sit in … Continue reading →

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All Jews, Christians, and Muslims Like to Sing

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Neil

After a long history of being treated like crap around the world, it is nice that Jews finally feel so comfortable in America.  I can even write about Yom Kippur on Twitter and get knowledgeable responses about fasting from non-Jews … Continue reading →

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