Tag: history

TERRORISTS IN RED WHITE & BLUE

I figured it out. It took me all this time to see what has been right in front of me. Those far-right-wing Republicans are not conservatives. They are not even Republicans. They are terrorists wrapped in red, white, and blue. Their goal is not to govern but to prevent governance. They figure that when, finally, … Continue reading TERRORISTS IN RED WHITE & BLUE

THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE, 1914

The Christmas truce (German: Waffenstillstand; French: Trêve de Noël) was a series of widespread but unofficial ceasefires along the Western Front during the Christmas season of 1914. During the days leading up to Christmas Day, German and British soldiers left their trenches to exchange greetings. To talk man-to-man, exchange personal information, and share food and … Continue reading THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE, 1914

THE JONESTOWN MASSACRE’S 47th ANNIVERSARY

Today is the 47th anniversary of this event, and we haven't learned much in this near half-century. We have come so far and learned so little. I post this every year. We need to remember how bad we can be and be better. We can be better. We need to try harder. Out of this … Continue reading THE JONESTOWN MASSACRE’S 47th ANNIVERSARY

THE HOLOCAUST, LEICA AND THE JEWS OF GERMANY

The Leica is the one of the pioneers in the field of 35mm cameras and arguably, the finest of them all. It is a German product: precise, minimalist, and efficient. Behind its worldwide acceptance as a creative tool was a family-owned, socially-oriented firm that during the Nazi era acted with uncommon grace, generosity, and modesty. … Continue reading THE HOLOCAUST, LEICA AND THE JEWS OF GERMANY

DON’T BOGART THAT JOINT MY FRIEND

Speaking of being in a parallel universe, I was visiting my cardiologist when I heard him say, "Have you considered marijuana?" Was I in the Twilight Zone? No, what we dreamed of in our youth has become real. There have got to be easily a dozen cannabis dispensaries in this little town. It was jarring … Continue reading DON’T BOGART THAT JOINT MY FRIEND

DEFINITELY STILL ALIVE – GARRY ARMSTRONG

The phone rang. The caller ID flashed, showing one of Boston two major newspapers. I figured it was the sales department. I handed the phone to Marilyn. I heard Marilyn respond "yes" several times and was puzzled. We didn't need and couldn't afford expensive home delivery of newspapers. Then Marilyn said "He's right here. Why … Continue reading DEFINITELY STILL ALIVE – GARRY ARMSTRONG

THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE, 1914

The Christmas truce (German: Waffenstillstand; French: Trêve de Noël) was a series of widespread but unofficial ceasefires along the Western Front during the Christmas season of 1914. During the days leading to Christmas day, German and British soldiers left their trenches to exchange greetings. To talk man-to-man, exchange personal information, share food and drink. From … Continue reading THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE, 1914

CHRISTMAS REALLY IS COMING AND ALL TOO SOON.

I am unready, but the time has come, ready or not! https://medievalwanderings.com/2024/12/04/christmas-is-coming/?page_id=4394

THE FAR ARENA – RICHARD BEN SAPIR

This great book is finally available again in print as well as on Kindle and as an Audiobook from Audible.com. More than forty years since I first read it when it was first released, now you can buy it again. Now that I've listened to it for the first time, it is not only as … Continue reading THE FAR ARENA – RICHARD BEN SAPIR

THE JONESTOWN MASSACRE 46 YEARS LATER

The expression “drink the Kool-Aid” has become a common verbal shorthand in American business and politics. Roughly translated, it means “to blindly follow or accept a set of beliefs.” At work, it means you endorse what your bosses tell you. In politics, it means you fully buy into the platform. It carries a negative connotation, but … Continue reading THE JONESTOWN MASSACRE 46 YEARS LATER