Laughing Matters

Because events of that particular week have been so tragic, some Fridays I regret having come up wi

Whether pro or con, I enjoy hearing from readers. I joke, without reader feedback, writing feels li

I suppose as an example of the “shelter at home” existence, the other day I found myself watchin

Not exactly ideal for a “Laughing Matters” column, I’m angry and sad. I’m furious that, de

My late mother, Thelma Neworth, led a rather remarkable life, equal parts mother/housewife and amate

Decades ago I wrote and staged an original play at the Church in Ocean Park. “It's a Bird, It's a

Here is a very short quiz. What day of the week is it? The only way I know is my...

I've been receiving emails from readers about how they've not only been dealing with the Covid-19 qu

When COVID-19 finally caught the attention of Donald Trump, he assured us the cases would “Be down

As regular readers of this column can attest, pro and con, it's almost impossible for me to avoiding