What I Believe
All right, you sons-of-bitches. You know how I feel. George C. Scott (“Patton” 1970) One of the few economic formulas I can recall from my undergraduate days at that conservative Petri dish known as Claremont » More
Jewish, German, and a Hero
I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people. Maya Angelou Two Gestapo officers pummeled Fred Mayer in the face. Refusing to tell where his radio » More
Who was Dan Gabor?
“And I would have liked to have known you But I was just a kid Your candle burned out long before Your legend ever did.” – Elton John, “Candle In The Wind” (1973) Dear Readers…the » More
My Big Fat (sort of) Greek Experience
Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a complete lack of imagination. Oscar Wilde The soap opera “As The Grecian World Turns” unearthed some disturbing recollections from my days of funding a series of » More
Merci, Monsieur Elnick
It’s only when you see a mosquito land on your testicle that you realize there is always a way to solve problems without using violence. Ron Adams, Assistant Coach, Golden State Warriors Last Monday, after » More