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Which Generation Are You?

Generation: A group of individuals born and living roughly at the same time, often sharing similar cultural experiences, values and life stages.  Life stages are infancy, adolescence, young adulthood, middle aged and senior citizens. The notion of generations really became a subject of study around the turn of the 20th century.  The very first generation […]

Government

The First Branch of Government is…

Congress is the first branch of government… Or so it used to be… The Constitution clearly defines the three branches of government; legislative, executive and judicial.  Articles I, II, and III. Congress makes the laws, executive enforces the laws and judicial interprets and explains the laws. And though there is no specific mention of checks […]

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The Diplomat

Anyone think The Diplomat on Netflix is an NC-17 reincarnation of Madam Secretary? You see it… I know you see it… Kate and Hal Wyler are career diplomats. Kate is now US ambassador to the United Kingdom and her husband is a retired – sorta – ambassador who has a lot to say… Story: This […]

Consumer

Shirley Temple 7UP

6oz Ginger Ale 1oz Grenadine 1 Maraschino cherry The original recipe for a Shirley Temple. The very first mocktail… But did you know there is a name for an alcoholic Shirley Temple?  If you add 2 ounces of vodka it becomes… a Dirty Shirley! The lore is that a bartender at Chasen’s restaurant in Beverly […]

Diversity

Finding Religion

Don’t worry. I already found it. It’s not in the practice of religion, it’s in the study… Let me go on… A year ago, my cousin asked me, “What do you think of going to church?” My answer was, “I think going to church is great for some people… I”m not one of those people, […]


 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Drama

The Wife

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It’s a White Christmas at the United States Postal Service

I recently had occasion to buy stamps at the United States Postal Service (USPS). Sounds pretty simple, yes? It was not. What is to follow is nothing short of gutted. Get comfortable… I like to use the lobby kiosk at the ...
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National

More on Guns…

I haven’t written about guns for a few years now and I’ve kept my last post about guns in the Communicado spotlight to make a point. My plan was to keep it there until our legislators figured out how to be proactive about g...
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Entertainment

The 94th Academy Awards

Awards season has become optional at this point. Last year there was no Golden Globes show for pandemic and political reasons and I haven’t heard any word on this year??? But, the #Oscars March on… Regina Hall/Wanda Sykes/A...
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Diversity

RAISING BOYS TO BE MEN

I absolutely despise the term MAN UP. Don’t know from where it came but would like to see it go back there. It’s sexist… its insensitive, it perpetuates misogyny. It’s basically saying you’re not being man enough....
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Restaurants

Station 4



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Bottom Line 2.5 / 5 - Average
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