David Lobl, the Governor’s Jewish affair advisor, is departing after something like six years. The Chamber bid him an affectionate adieu at Tuttle’s on June 13th. And deservedly–he is one of the good guys. 1.) John Vincinanza and David; 2.) Maria Michelos, Tom Topousis, Hazel; 3.) Howard Zemsky, Mac Barrett, Bill Mulrow, David; 4.) Bill, …
6.16 Saw the Yanks beat the Rays 4-1 with Ginny. Homers by Stanton and Sanchez, two doubles by Judge, 8 shutout innings by Severino 6.15 The Atlantic: In Baltimore, a 20-year gap in life expectancy exists between the city’s poor, largely African American neighborhoods and its wealthier, whiter areas. A baby born in Cheswolde, in …
After spending the night in Kingston, we went north to see Olana, the great estate and grand house built by the great painter of the Hudson School Frederick Church. The home is spectacular, not in the way of millionaire opulence, but artistic vision. Visually exciting building, perfect landscape. What God would have done if he …
5.31 Trump pardons Dinesh D’Souza 5.31 First Group replaces Tim O’Toole 5.31 John Boehner: “There is no Republican party. There’s a Trump party. Republican party is kinda taking a nap somewhere.” 5.30 The Americans comes to an end 5.30 The Russian journalist and dissident Arkady Babchenko, who had been reported murdered on Tuesday, appeared alive …
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Thanks to the largesse of my wonderful client Ron Swoboda, one of the great Amazing Mets of 1969, Ginny and I went to last night’s Met game against the Colorado Rockies. The Mets lost, 2-0, although young Steven Matz pitched a strong six innings, giving up just one run, and perhaps turning a corner in …
I am sad to say that my sister Rose Marie died unexpectedly on April 20th. Teacher, actress, photographer, chef, cat lover, dog whisperer, loving daughter, devoted sister, enthusiastic aunt, she was above everything the most giving person I have ever known, and was always thus. From young womanhood until her last days, most of my …
11.29 John McCain on Hilary Clinton in Esquire: ““One of the almost irresistible impulses you have when you lose is to somehow justify why you lost and how you were mistreated: ’I did the right thing! I did!’” The hardest thing to do is to just shut up.”What’s the f***ing point? Keep the fight up? …
A covey of cousins? My cousin Elaine Warner(in blue)! came from San Diego to Maryland for a ceremony at the Naval Academy honoring her late husband Bob Craig. She brought three of their six children. My sister Rose and I reconnoitered with them at Harborplace in Baltimore for a traditional celebratory feast of cooked crustaceans. …
11.8 Brad Paisley and Carrie Undewood at the Country Music Awards: “Maybe next time he’ll think before he tweets.” 11.8 Bob Costas on the NFL: “The cracks in the foundation are there,” Costas said. “The day-to-day issues, as serious as they may be, they may come and go. But you cannot change the nature of …
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10.31 Truck driver gunman from ISIS kills eight in Manhattan; the Halloween Parade goes on. 10.31 Anne Applebaum in the Post: “If this indictment is correct, Manafort is the living embodiment of this Russian-American convergence. And Trump, of course, is its apotheosis.” 10.31 Susan Hennessey and Benjamin Wittes in Lawfare.com: “[Mueller’s] opening bid is a …