Author Archives: alanpzendell

New Years Resolutions in December

Posted on December 6, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, December 6, 2023 We’ve finally put all those Thanksgiving leftovers into the past, but not, I hope, a clear understanding of what we should be thankful for. Most years it’s loving family and friends. This year was no … Continue reading →

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Hate

Posted on November 18, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, November 18, 2023 I hate rattlesnakes, lima beans, heights, war, avarice, bigotry, lies, terrorism, and hypocrisy. The only thing that eclectic list has in common is that hating the things on it involves no moral dilemma and hurts … Continue reading →

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Can Speaker Johnson Stand Up To MAGA?

Posted on November 13, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, November 13, 2023 Human nature is a fascinating thing. We are simultaneously horrified by and drawn to all manner of mayhem. No one wants to see their friends and family hacked to pieces, yet chain saw massacre and … Continue reading →

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Veterans’ Day Highlights a National Crisis

Posted on November 10, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, November 10, 2023 My state is celebrating Veterans’ Day today. That naturally brings up the challenges currently facing our military. In an unusual twist, this year, those challenges go hand-in-hand with challenges facing every aspect of American life. … Continue reading →

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No One Predicted This

Posted on November 8, 2023 by alanpzendell

November 8, 2023 This week’s election should be a wake-up call for everyone who thinks polls are valid predictors. The best we can hope for from polls, especially a full year before a presidential election, is a sense of the … Continue reading →

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The Reality of Modern Religion

Posted on November 2, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, November 2, 2023 As a child, I put myself through years of religious training at a strict orthodox synagogue. It was my choice, one that horrified my parents, but it was something I had to do. My maternal … Continue reading →

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A Disgraceful Legacy

Posted on October 29, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 29, 2023 Judging by how historians have analyzed the rise and fall of prior civilizations, it’s possible to begin to frame the legacy Donald Trump will leave behind. Whether he ultimately wins the 2024 Republican nomination for … Continue reading →

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Hostages

Posted on October 25, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 25, 2023 As the sun rose on October 25, 2023 America was dealing with two hostage crises, one three weeks old and one that has lasted nine months. In the former, more than 200 hostages, including children … Continue reading →

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American Presidents in War Zones

Posted on October 19, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 19, 2023 Joe Biden isn’t the first American president to travel to a war zone, but his October 18th trip to Israel was different. Visiting an active war zone is precarious for a U. S. president, because … Continue reading →

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Truth As a Casualty of War

Posted on October 18, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 18, 2023 The worldwide popularity of the endless spinoffs of the CSI television franchise suggests that millions of people are fascinated by forensic crime investigations and the pursuit of truth. It also suggests a high level of … Continue reading →

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