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Monthly Archives: September 2009
Outside the spotlight
What a relief! I always knew that I was a better writer than a speaker. In a essay in The New York Times Book Review, Arthur Krystal explains why that situation is rather common for writers. “Writers don’t have to … Continue reading
Sartorial Splendor
It all began with the hippies in the 1960s when jeans migrated from cowboys and blue collar workers to the legs of college students. With Twiggy, mini skirts became de rigueur. Following on the heels of the 1970s – a … Continue reading
For the love of a dog
A New Jersey judge with the wisdom of Solomon, crafted a landmark joint custody agreement for a pug, named Dexter, whose warring owners each called dibs after their relationship went kaput. The people will have the pleasure of the pug’s … Continue reading
Dogs have it
A disturbing notice was posted at our township’s dog park this week telling of a fatal attack by a white Akita on another dog. The Akita had been allowed to run around off leash and the victim, who had to … Continue reading
Gold grabs
Gold coins – the stuff of pirate treasure, kings’ ransoms and pharaohs’ tombs- are the booty at issue in two cases wending through the federal courts. Millions are at stake as individuals and a marine salvage company claim ownership of … Continue reading
Whither happiness, smoke-free and svelte?
Life was sweet and rich, like Imperial Tokay—Laurie Colwin “Happy All the Time.” Happiness. Our founding fathers mentioned the pursuit of it as a basic right. But often it can be elusive, except perhaps for some lucky souls who seem … Continue reading
Queens rabbi packs heat
If I am not for myself, who is for me? But if I am for my own self only, what am I? And if not now, when? –Rabbi Hillel, Jewish sage To some it’s a shanda, to others it’s just … Continue reading
Kisses join endangered list
Your kiss is on my list, Because of your kiss I can’t resist…Hall & Oates Fears of an outbreak of swine flu have led French officials to urge their countrymen to give up greeting each other with light kisses to … Continue reading
Fight for wind power
Once upon a time there was a car wash in northern New Jersey. Robert Burke, a lawyer turned entrepreneur, bought it and turned Wayne Auto Spa into a green enterprise with solar panels, recycled water and heated the place using … Continue reading
Fewer newspapers, hidden costs
Perhaps you think it’s no big deal that newspapers around the country are closing, filing for bankruptcy or down to a skeleton staff. After all, Google, Yahoo and other Internet sites aggregate news reports and cable TV runs 24/7. But … Continue reading