Smile More and See What Happens

Rumor has it, you gain more respect by smiling less. That advice comes from the unfriendly world we live in. Here's a thought...

Negativity Is Bad for the Soul

We know negativity is not a good thing, and still we are drawn to it. Take a look around, at the state of our world today. Where is negativity getting us?

Don’t Tell a Half-Jew There’s No Such Thing

When you mention the word “half-Jew” to certain people, you’d better prepare yourself for one of two typical responses. The first is a scornful dismissal, possibly accompanied with a contemptuous laugh. The second is an eruption of anger, followed by a heated argument over why there’s no such thing.

Independence Day 2022: Are We Free?

The United States is all about freedom. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The Revolutionary War, we know the story, (at least I hope so.) But today, people from both sides of the political spectrum worry their freedoms are being taken away; the left, with the recent Roe vs. Wade decision, and the right, with gun control and Critical Race Theory being taught in public schools.