Author Archives: Naomi

Confused about SNAP? Here’s why

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: The Trump Administration said it was sending states money to fully fund SNAP benefits for nearly 42 million Americans on the same day that the Supreme Court temporarily upheld the administration’s prior request to block said … Continue reading →

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After 175 years, Hammacher Schlemmer is closing

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Naomi

I am upset and sad. Hammacher Schlemmer is/was the best store in the world. Moreover, it was a unique store, uniquely of New York, the unique City. No discussion is possible on those points. You could try to inform me … Continue reading →

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What’s REALLY doing at the Kennedy Center? Rik and the Icks

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Naomi

Not what I posted twice, once as a disclaimer. But just when I thought I could forget about my gaffe (if you insist on perusing me gaffing, see above link), what did the New York Times do today? It published … Continue reading →

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