“I don’t have any idea, Frank. Little Stevie said he found it on something called UHF.”
I love this photo of doleful little me. And over the years, I’ve had a lot of fun reimagining what …
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Justice, equity, and democracy itself are in your hands—their survival depends on your vote.
ABC News Political Director Rick Klein explains midterm elections and how they will affect the 2024 presidential election. (It’s a …
Never forget. Listen to the magnitude of our 9/ll loss, hour by tragic hour. 1010 WINS Archive.
This weekend marks the 21st anniversary of September 11, 2001—a miserable day that forever changed America. Today, as part of …
I responded to a snarky, FOMO-themed email by grading and lightly proofing it.
I love it when an email arrives and suggests a blog post that almost writes itself. Here’s a case in …
SPEECH ITSELF: For five nights in September, Rockefeller Center will be all about words.
SPEECH ITSELF, an art installation by Jenny Holzer. From 8 to 10 pm on Wednesday, September 14, through Sunday, September …
With a video-first approach, NPR partners with YouTube to share podcasts.
I’m a lifelong fan and supporter of NPR and PBS, excellenthis is great news. More than 20 of NPR’s podcasts …
Smithsonian Museum and Getty Research acquire the archive of Ebony and Jet’s historic photos.
This news is huge— A philanthropic consortium comprising the Ford Foundation, the J. Paul Getty Trust, the MacArthur Foundation, the …
Burst & Bloom. Sage advice from the professionals at Leica on how to photograph fireworks.
I’ve sort of mastered taking photos of Christmas lights at night, both indoor and outdoor. Yet, I’ve never captured a …
In light of the Supreme Court decision on Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturning Roe:
Devastated by the high court’s decision on abortion last week, I offer a two-part episode of the TV show Maude …
Remote Volunteering: It’s a thing! Fun, interesting, and highly rewarding—it also looks great on a resume.
In the early 2000s, I began to hear about a business concept called crowdsourcing and the hair on the back …
All you need to know about Putin, and then some. Deep insight into the Russian Bully’s background.
The war over Ukraine rages on and is escalating. PBS and FRONTLINE explore what brought Putin—and the world—to this point. …
From the Paley Center: A conversation for International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
“Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.”— Elie Wiesel On November 1, 20005, the United Nations General Assembly designated January …
My first thought was, “What’s this recommendation based on? You say you know me?”
I received an email from Netflix today. It offered just one show they thought I might enjoy: Word Party Presents …
Buying champagne for New Year’s Eve? These are the best vintages of the last 100 years.
Christie’s—the venerable, global auction house—says when buying Champagne, it’s important to understand not only which vintages are great, but also …
Librarian of Congress shares the 2021 class of movies added to the National Film Registry.
From Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden comes the annual selection of 25 influential motion pictures inducted into the National Film …
I turned 13. Instead of lighting birthday candles, we watched the nation light an eternal flame.
Our family was glued to our black and white Admiral TV from Friday, November 22nd through Monday, November 25th, 1963. …
I received an email invitation last week. It was so intriguing, I had to read it and watch.
I received the invite last Wednesday, logged on to Sotheby’s Thursday morning, and watched. And for an art-lover, the announcement …
Victims of hurricane Ida need our support. Scammers pretending to be charitable organizations do not.
Know who you’re giving your hard-earned money to. Take a few minutes to do some investigation before you get out …
Truffles, the extraordinary tuber: the price, the taste, the joy—and coming very soon, the movie.
It’s no secret that I love movies and documentaries and food. I ran across the trailer for The Truffle Hunters …
On Juneteenth, I’m listening to the voices of former slaves as they tell their stories.
Last week I received an email from Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress. In part she wrote, “This June, we …