Family Values with an Oy Vey!
  • STORM

    STORM

    Fortino cut his hand. When you work the deli line, it’s in the job description. I ...

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  • Commencement

    Commencement

    Have you seen President Obama’s commencement speech at Morehouse College? Thunderous applause in the pouring ...

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  • Lucky Dog

    Lucky Dog

    Put in 28.5 miles this Sunday on the bike path. My asshole hurts. Is there ...

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Bet The Under (Trust Me, You Can’t Lose)

Hang on to your seats, it’s about six weeks until the November midterm elections. The ride to the finish line will be more fun than the roller coasters at Indiana Beach – assuming you like roller coasters. It really does … finish reading Bet The Under (Trust Me, You Can’t Lose)

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Like All Americans, This American Loves Clooney…and Tits!

George Clooney represents “America The Beautiful.” He’s a man who gets better with every year. He’s an actor who gets better with every movie. He’s America’s greatest export. In the world, America has 2 major exports: entertainment and weapons. In … finish reading Like All Americans, This American Loves Clooney…and Tits!

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Step Aside Sylvia Plath, I’m The New Pity Party Champion

Been asked to write more. Which is flattering. Thank you for asking to see more of what I’m thinking about. Here’s what I’m thinking about…How to keep my chin up while we close Joey’s Brickhouse? Do I share how I … finish reading Step Aside Sylvia Plath, I’m The New Pity Party Champion

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The Forgotten “C” Word: COURAGE

I enjoy reading books about Great Leaders, especially past presidents. Washington, Lincoln and the two Roosevelts have been written about from every possible prospective over the years. The book I am now reading “Presidential Courage,” by Michael Beschloss, addresses all … finish reading The Forgotten “C” Word: COURAGE

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Israeli Couscous with a Pinch of Truth

10 months ago, we lost Grandpa Bernie. Toward the end of his life, he sat me and Gregor down. He said, “Boys, the deli business is impossible, with huge inventory and tiny profits. In the summer you pray for rain. … finish reading Israeli Couscous with a Pinch of Truth

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Mosque-O-Phobia

51 Park Place is near enough to Ground Zero, but it’s not close enough to be discussed, not like this. There is a Shopping Mall, there is Off Track Betting, there is Wall Street, all of these offensive blights to … finish reading Mosque-O-Phobia

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Bernard B. Katz was the Real Damn Thing

I understand that Real Republicans (Top 5% of our population with big bucks) are very smart folks. I understand they are very well organized with lots of money to spend on very, very smart employees. These employees are capable of … finish reading Bernard B. Katz was the Real Damn Thing

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Shirely Sherrod’s 15 Minutes of Infamy

All week I have been glued to the TV watching the unfolding story of “Shirley Sherrod.” Let me take a moment and recap this major event currently being recorded in our history books. World Renowned Blogger Andrew Breitbart put a … finish reading Shirely Sherrod’s 15 Minutes of Infamy

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Poets, Skanks & North Shore Brats

I studied poetry. I hate to admit it. At the University of Florida, I studied poetry with Rhoda Janzen. She was the first teacher who challenged the way I looked at the world. I took her class twice. Both times, … finish reading Poets, Skanks & North Shore Brats

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ADD (American Deficit Disorder)

Isn’t it amazing how the Republicans seem to have all the answers when they are not in power but never deliver when they get in power. It’s because their real agenda is not sellable, so they just adopt the talking … finish reading ADD (American Deficit Disorder)

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