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By Michael B. Wright
Growing up, our favorite entertainment was The Little Rascals, Abbott and Costello, Laurel and Hardy, Flash Gordon and Tarzan, especially. We had our favorite Tarzans. Johnny Weissmuller was not number one. Gordon Scott...
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By Kathy Megyeri
In this lively survey about the history of American women, celebrated New York Times columnist Gail Collins highlights their roles and achievements through the lens of aging.
Examining Women's History
The book begins in 1620 Plymouth Rock when...
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By Randal C. Hill
The Beatles ruled the music world from 1963 until 1970, when they released their Let It Be album. With the arrival of that LP, they collectively threw in the towel as the world’s top recording act, and each ex-member then went to work carving out his own...
By Faye Roland
Mothers of the 21st Century, let’s talk about Mother’s Day. Let’s put to rest the controversy that pops up annually and attempts to “throw shade” on this most sacred and auspicious springtime celebration. As a mom, a...
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BY RANDAL C. HILL
It was a magical moment for Elton John and Bernie Taupin when they fully realized the potential that had blossomed in their professional partnership. As Bernie once explained, “‘Your Song’ was one of the first songs we wrote when we really got locked into writing and when...
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By Michael B. Wright
For quite some time, I have had this theory that if you could list all of the magazines that a person has read regularly from childhood and on, you could see how that person developed into the kind of person they have ultimately become.
As an example, here is...
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By Kathy A. Megyeri
“The history of men’s opposition to women’s emancipation is more interesting perhaps than the story of emancipation itself.” -Virginia Woolf in “A Room of One’s Own”
Want fascinating summaries of unsung...
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BY RANDAL C. HILL
Beginning in 1959, Barbie dolls captured the hearts of young girls everywhere, as well as the wallets of their parents. Competing toy outfits soon sought to offer a male rival—possibly a macho soldier—but how could boys ever be convinced to buy dolls?
Rhode Island-based toy maker Hasbro came up with a simple solution: Never refer...
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By Michael B. Wright Mettle: medl noun 1. A person’s ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way. 2. The title of a Pink Floyd album (Meddle), considered by many to...
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By Kathy A. Megyeri
As the first female governor of New York assumes her post, she, Kathy Hochul, claims to be independent, promises to speak out for what she believes, and vows to live a life of purpose which is to better the...
