November 2020

By Jonathan Abrams Nov. 1, 2020 The Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Fishing Tournament had stretched for three weeks. But this, the final day of the tournament, marked the first time that the Ebony Anglers could sync their schedules and sink their lines together. As the women walked from the dock to weigh in, a few bystanders cast curious glances…

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National Novel Writing Month, also known as NaNoWriMo, is a month-long creative writing challenge that takes place every November. During the month participants from all over the world are challenged to write a 50,000 word first draft of a novel. There is no charge to take part in the challenge, although it is all run…

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How can you show your support for treating black folks equally without marching or demonstrating? According to The Strategist, “You can donate money to a local, grassroots organization. You can join a protest, if you feel you can do so safely. You can educate yourself and, if you are white, talk to other white people about racial justice. But one of…

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Since it appears we will be stuck with Mitch McConnell for another 6 years, the only thing we can do to ensure that real changes are made in our government is to gain control of the Senate. If we do not, McConnell and his cronies will deny Biden the opportunity to appoint progressive judges and…

Read More The Senate Is Important, Too

Everywhere I look, almonds come up #1 on the list. I’m ambivalent about almonds. I mean, if they are in a Hershey bar, I might eat them, but I wouldn’t seek them out. Green beans with almonds do nothing for me. My choice is pecans over any other nuts. They are great in brownies, sweet…

Read More Healthiest Types of Nuts

I’ve been thinking about how much the past 3.5 years reminded me of the assent of the dangerous demagogue Senator Joseph McCarthy. This is why it is really important to know your history. I’ll be writing more about this when the site is fixed. PBS’ “American Experience” documentary about Joe McCarthy is deeply disturbing —…

Read More Trumpism Is the New McCarthyism

Ella: Forever the First Lady of Songfeaturing the Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton MarsalisSaturday, November 14 @ 7 pm EDT Virtual Ticket Price: $20 In 2017, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s annual gala celebrated Ella Fitzgerald’s centennial in what remains one of our most beloved concerts. Now, due to popular demand, we’re re-airing this special performance for the first…

Read More A Tribute Fit for the Queen of Jazz

I had some bananas which were very ripe so I made banana bread. Here is what I did. Using my stand mixer, I put 3 very ripe peeled bananas, 1 egg, and 1 stick of softened butter in the bowl. I mixed this on low until the bananas were completely mixed with the butter. I…

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