Author Archives: Jim

Alt Version, Romeo & Juliet

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Jim

Recently discovered manuscripts written in Shakespeare’s own hand provide valuable insights to the Bard’s writing process. Half finished, or discarded sonnets, and partially written scenes of his plays are a wealth of information and speculation. It has been suggested by … Continue reading →

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Consider THE Dog

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Jim

I was born and raised in New Haven, CT; and as such, from birth I was hardwired for Pizza, or more appropriately, groomed to participate in the debate over the relative merits and ranking of New Haven’s three anointed Pizza … Continue reading →

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THE MAMALOSHEN

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Jim

In 1791 Catherine the Great created the Pale of Settlement.  It was the territory within Russia where Jews were permitted to live. It included all of Belarus, Lithuania and Moldova, much of present-day Ukraine, parts of eastern Latvia. And with Second Partition of Poland in … Continue reading →

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Chuck’s

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Jim

A few years ago I joined a group on Facebook: “50s & 60s Westville”.  And with all the mishegas about Facebook and privacy issues, I still enjoy the good things that there… love the jokes, the animal oriented stuff.  And … Continue reading →

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