Category Archives: Revolution

SCOTUS apoplexy for a couple of days. Then what?

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Naomi

Let us count the ways SCOTUS has, in the past couple of years, roused a majority of us citizens to a towering rage. Let us also count the groups of enraged citizens. Let us, but first… A few days ago … Continue reading →

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Outtakes and Vagabonds: What does it mean to be an American?

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Naomi

It’s a national argument that seems to erupt in periodic waves. One year nobody’s thinking about it, the next year, bam. Flag-waving, flag-burning. The non-historic pledge of allegiance…or not. Birth certificates. Standing with (or without) hand over heart for the … Continue reading →

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Outtakes and Vagabonds: A contemplation of heroes, and the first Oscar

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Naomi

Years ago, a boyfriend told me about a discussion he was having with his son, a student, who was taking a course in ancient mythology. He’d been given an essay assignment to describe heroes. His father, who had taught comparative … Continue reading →

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