history
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FDR, Eleanor Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman, 80 years ago today
“Is there anything we can do for you? For you are the one in trouble now.” Eleanor Roosevelt, after telling Harry S Truman that President Franklin D. Roosevelt was dead and that he was now president. Eleanor Roosevelt, truth teller. Continue reading
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Saying goodbye to WCBS, a radio icon
You don’t go long in journalism, without saying goodbye to a laid-off colleague. It took less than a year into my career, and it’s been a constant ever since. I’m feeling that pain all over again with the shutting down of WCBS Newsradio 880. It’s been hard listening to each one of these anchors, reporters,… Continue reading
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Caldor’s, Bradlees and Crazy Eddie’s …
When you go through old newspapers, you’re struck by how many retailers are no longer with us. I’m not talking about the retailers that are still around but shadows of what they once were: I’m looking at you, Sears and Kmart. I’m talking about stores that were vital in the ‘70s and ‘80s and into… Continue reading
About Me
Journalist and writer. Loves writing, storytelling, books, typewriters. Always trying to find my line. Oh, and here’s where I am now.
Nows and Forevers 