Folks, Who are You Pretending to Be?

The fighting in Gaza and Israel have awakened the ghosts of war and with it unbridled antisemitism. I fear for what's next.

In the face of anxiety, some people drink. Others smoke, or eat, or make mindless online purchases. I watch Mother Night.

Yes, I said watch not read, although I’ve read the book by Kurt Vonnegut many times. For me, it’s the film version of a sad song playlist. There’s something about the soot…