This week, Muslims around the world celebrate the end of Ramadan with the holiday of Eid Al-Fitr, an Arabic term that means the "festival of breaking the fast" and marks the end of the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a time of drawing closer to God. Not unlike the Christian season of Lent, it is … Continue reading Eid Mubarak
Impeachment Redux
The question of whether or not to press for impeachment has risen to the surface for Congressional Democrats with Speaker Nancy Pelosi trying to hold the line. Her point is that, because of the divisiveness that will ensue, impeachment is a “last resort” strategy. Way back in early January, I asked in this space, where … Continue reading Impeachment Redux
Life Imitates Art
I have been steeped these past few weeks in the final throes of mounting the New York City premiere of my play, Let Me Fluff Your Pillow, which juxtaposes intimate family dynamics with a sudden, external threat beyond the control of the cast. In a stark reminder of how life imitates art, I awakened this … Continue reading Life Imitates Art
Biden’s Presidential Run
On Thursday, April 25, Joe Biden officially announced his candidacy for the Presidency in 2020. I was disappointed. I like Joe Biden. I believe he is a great man. There is no comparison between the former Vice President and the current occupant of the Oval Office. Despite periodic gaffes, blind spots and insensitivities, there is … Continue reading Biden’s Presidential Run
The Fire and the Fight
The fire was horrific. One of Western Civilization’s iconic landmarks was consumed in flame. For Catholics, watching the raging inferno was particularly poignant as it came during Holy Week. But for all people of the Abrahamic traditions—Jews, only days before the beginning of Passover; and Muslims, less than three weeks before the start of the … Continue reading The Fire and the Fight