A Very Innocent Man (No Longer)
I was in a local park yesterday practicing my pickleball serve when a guy on the adjacent basketball court looked at me and said, “Have you heard? The verdict is...
President Stephanopoulos
Every day I read stories about how Donald Trump is leading in key swing states, and I try to laugh them off as far-too-early predictions. Then I go to sleep...
Bits & Pieces
It would be funny if it weren’t sad but true: Civilians in Gaza are suffering, and the US has attempted to send shipments of aid to them regularly. A recent...
Trump Takes the Stand
Now, sir, would you please place your hand on the bible and— Hey, is that one of my cool new bibles? I wouldn’t want to swear on some crappy hotel...
Donald Trump, Superstar
Forget that I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth. Forget that I lie on my taxes and in all my business transactions. Forget that I attempt to...
Guess Who Won the Lottery?
Breaking news: Yesterday the value of the Saudi lottery reached an all-time high, 454 million dollars. People from Riyadh to Medina lined up at state lottery offices for their chance...
Super Tuesday?? Not Really
Super Tues, when 15 states hold their primary elections, is sometimes exciting—and sometimes not! File this one under NOT. Super Tuesday is only super when a number of Presidential contestants...
The Benefits of Being President
Teacher to fifth grader: So, Sammy, what do you want to be when you grow up? Sammy: I want to be President of the United States. Teacher: That’s a pretty...
The Only Route to a Permanent Peace in the Middle East
As troubling as the terrible events of October 7 were, I have been tremendously upset by the subsequent angry, partisan, and divisive statements made by students and faculty in colleges...
Women’s Soccer and The Kiss: Mountain or Molehill?
On August 20, Spain won the Women’s World Cup Soccer, and during the post-victory celebration Luis Rubiales, President of the Royal Spanish Football Association, planted a kiss on the lips...