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My Take

Translating the
Voices in My Head

I mostly try to ignore the nagging thoughts, but they tend to build up if I don’t give some sort of creative vent to them. So… from time to time I’ll unleash that cacophony right here, and who knows? Maybe you’ll hear an echo or two that resonates.

Translating the
Voices in My Head

I mostly try to ignore the nagging thoughts, but they tend to build up if I don’t give some sort of creative vent to them. So… from time to time I’ll unleash that cacophony right here, and who knows? Maybe you’ll hear an echo or two that resonates.

I Wonder if Hillary Is Drinking as Much as I Am Right Now

I Wonder if Hillary Is Drinking as Much as I Am Right Now

The Democratic National Convention is in full swing and I cannot bear to watch it. I love Michelle Obama, and I’m sure she gave a great opening speech, but most of the line-up is so problematic I find myself reaching for a second glass of Coppola Claret before the coverage even begins.

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George Floyd, the COVID Crisis and Selma, Alabama

George Floyd, the COVID Crisis and Selma, Alabama

The brutal caught-on-tape murder of George Floyd sparked protests around the world. In the midst of the current global pandemic staggering numbers have risked their lives in the call for justice. “This,” as one expert put it, “is our Selma Moment.” How do we make that moment count?

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My Farm-Fresh Conundrum

My Farm-Fresh Conundrum

After hours spent dumping the contents of my brain onto my computer, I still have to face the even scarier contents of my fridge. But now it’s even scarier — grocery store shelves are bare, and we’re all running low on everything. Thank the gods for Guy Fieri!

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