Culture Essays My Writing
Beware of Those Who Complain
Harold Ross, founder of The New Yorker, said that writers who complain were the worst writers, and he has a point, which applies to all people.
Book Reviews Culture My Writing
‘The Power Broker’ at 50: How Robert Moses Still Shapes New York City and the World
Robert Caro’s famous biography of Robert Moses is more relevant today than ever
Food
Ukrainian Borscht: From America With Love
Watch this American attempt Ukrainian Borscht based on inspiration from a variety of Ukrainian recipes.
Food
Banitsa: Making Baba’s Recipe
Banitsa is one of Bulgaria’s most famous dishes and this recipe is courtesy of my son’s Baba.
Culture
Jury Duty: I Groaned But Appreciated It
Jury duty is never ideal, but you may learn to love it.
Dad's Politics Corner
Organized Disruption: Trump’s 2024 Election Strategy
Trump’s organized plan to disrupt the 2024 election
Essays My Writing
The Critical Thinking Crisis: What You Can Do About It
In the critical thinking crisis, everyone must become their own editors.
Dad's Politics Corner
Donald Trump Did Some Good, But the Bad Far Outweighs It
Let’s try to give Donald Trump an objective and fair shake
Dad's Politics Corner
Jack Smith’s October Surprise for Donald Trump
Why Jack Smith’s latest filing in Trump’s federal prosecution may not even matter despite its harrowing details
Short Stories
Teletack
Telepathy was supposed to make life easier, not more dangerous; a short story called Teletack.