My wife Blythe and I traveled to Hartford, CT, recently to see Beyond Van Gogh, a massive immersive experience that is a fascinating blend of traditional painting and highly sophisticated … Continue reading Beyond Van Gogh
“Stand Back and Stand By” Redux?
On the presidential debate stage in September of 2020, Donald Trump was asked by Fox News anchor Chris Wallace to categorically denounce white supremacy. Trump at first deflected the question … Continue reading “Stand Back and Stand By” Redux?
Stormy Times
As I write this post, Hurricane Ian is threatening Florida with 150 mph winds, torrential rains, and a devastating storm surge. While, of course, our thoughts and prayers are with … Continue reading Stormy Times
Reinforcing the Lone Wolves
Yet again, here we are. Events in Buffalo over the weekend are all too familiar: a young white man spouting violence-strewn racial hatred—both in-person and on-line—buys a gun, travels to … Continue reading Reinforcing the Lone Wolves
A Study in Contrast
On Sunday night, the annual Grammy awards aired on network television. The ceremony was punctured by real life, as a gritty videotaped message was broadcast to attendees at the glitzy … Continue reading A Study in Contrast