Commentary The Academy Awards’ strange bedfellows Last night’s Academy Awards broadcast was one of the best in recent memory. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, with best actor/actress nominees presented with heartfelt introductions by former Oscar winners, it was, for a change, a worthwhile three hours – particularly in a year with so many outstanding films andContinue reading “Jimmy, Oscar and Donald”
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Einstein, the Bomb and Trump
Commentary The unlikely confluence of Albert Einstein and Donald Trump I recently finished watching the Netflix docudrama, Einstein and the Bomb. (Here’s a link to the trailer): The film culminates with the development and dropping of the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945. Although Einstein was not directly involved in the Robert Oppenheimer-led ManhattanContinue reading “Einstein, the Bomb and Trump”
He’s baaack!*
Commentary *No, not Arnold (although based on a State Farm Super Bowl ad, he might be) but… JON STEWART!!! Yes, Jon Stewart is back. But before I get into Stewart’s return to The Daily Show, I thought I’d start today’s post with a little Around the Block history and why The Daily Show with JonContinue reading “He’s baaack!*”
Experiences and thoughts from Israel post-October 7th – Part 3
Commentary “The Gaza Envelope” This is the final of three essays by my friend, Mickey Golbus, documenting his recent trip with his wife, Toni, to Israel. I am publishing these essays in Around the Block with his permission. (In the event you did not see the first two posts, here are the links to theContinue reading “Experiences and thoughts from Israel post-October 7th – Part 3”
Super Bowl LVIII – the Mayoral Bets are on!
Commentary Quinton Lucas (KC) and London Breed (SF) continue the tradition It’s Friday, February 9th. Super Bowl LVIII* is on Sunday. As some of you might know, this year’s big game pits the AFC champions, the Kansas City Chiefs against the NFC champs, the San Francisco 49ers. And what would be better on the FridayContinue reading “Super Bowl LVIII – the Mayoral Bets are on!”
Experiences and thoughts from Israel post-October 7th – Part 2
Commentary “The Day After” This is the second of three essays by my friend, Mickey Golbus, documenting his recent trip to Israel. I am publishing these essays in Around the Block with his persmission. (In the event you did not see the first post, here is the link to the first essay, “The Hostages.” https://around-the-block.com/2024/02/06/experiences-and-thoughts-from-israel-post-october-7th/Continue reading “Experiences and thoughts from Israel post-October 7th – Part 2”
Experiences and thoughts from Israel post-October 7th
Commentary First in a series of three essays from friends traveling in Israel Two of my best friends from California, Toni and Mickey Golbus, have been traveling in Israel over the last week or so visiting family and friends and attending to other family matters. The Golbuses are frequent travelers to Israel (they even madeContinue reading “Experiences and thoughts from Israel post-October 7th”
In a tribute to “Curb Your Enthusiasm’s” final season, The Foward’s list of the 18 most Jewish episodes.
Commentary Larry David’s HBO show has a lot to say about being Jewish. I wanted to get this out last night, on Erev* “Curb Your Enthusiasm’s” final season, but my many social events intervened. *Evening – traditionally Jewish holidays and celebrations begin the night before the actual event. And, if there’s any reason to celebrateContinue reading “In a tribute to “Curb Your Enthusiasm’s” final season, The Foward’s list of the 18 most Jewish episodes.”
As January comes to a close, the GOP becomes even more bizarre. How low, how crazier, can they become?*
*Best answer wins a free, one-year subscription to Around the Block! Commentary The GOP is party of clowns. But, calling them clowns really gives clowns a bad name! It’s only Tuesday and it’s already been a grand week for the Grand Old Party (GOP). Here are just three examples. Please note, to illustrate my case I’veContinue reading “As January comes to a close, the GOP becomes even more bizarre. How low, how crazier, can they become?*”
If you’re a fan of democracy, the Iowa caucuses won’t provide much solace.
Commentary Here’s hoping that in the old election adage, “As goes Maine, so goes the nation,” Maine isn’t replaced by Iowa. In my last Around the Block I published an editorial from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel headlined, “Who are we? The people of Iowa will answer first.” https://around-the-block.com/2024/01/14/we-all-know-who-donald-trump-is-the-question-we-have-to-answer-is-who-are-we/ The column’s lede was a quote fromContinue reading “If you’re a fan of democracy, the Iowa caucuses won’t provide much solace.”
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