Turkey and trumpery

Thanksgiving Day. The posting on Grandma’s front door read, “NO POLITICS. I MEAN IT!” Cousin Annette arrived with Celia (Sid) whom the family stoutly refers to as “her best friend” resolutely continuing “and we all just love her.” Both were dressed in pantsuits a la you-know-who and wearing huge safety pins which they explained meant…

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The Black Panic defense

The shooting of former football player Joe McKnight in New Orleans last week during a “road rage incident” highlights the new racist defense strategy: Black Panic. A white person, or police officer, has an interaction with a black man and instantly they fear for their lives. McKnight was shot to death in an altercation with…

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Stressed? Take a breath and have dessert

“Stressed spelled backwards is desserts. Coincidence? I think not!” – Author Unknown Holiday stress is a widespread problem. A majority of Americans report feeling “extreme stress” this time of year; lack of money, crowds and shopping decisions, obligatory parties, pressure to please family and friends, all the while bombarded by media images of happy smiling…

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Donald Trump is ‘Time Person of the Year’ – the president of the divided states of America

Time has named President-elect Donald Trump its 2016 Person of the Year. Time’s managing editor, Nancy Gibbs revealed the choice on the Today Show, Wednesday. “I don’t think that we have ever seen one person operating in such an unconventional way have an impact on events of the year quite like this,” said Gibbs. Explaining the choice on…

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