by John Mancini | Aug 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
There are still plenty of us around from the Silent (1928-1945) and Boomer (1946-1964) generations. Growing up with old movies and multi-generational TV variety shows were part of our cultural foundation. We easily remember personalities from decades...
by John Mancini | Aug 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
He used to be an Italian American icon. As a federal prosecutor he brought organized crime to its knees. Then, as mayor of New York he made the city safe and a financial boomtown. The horrific attack on September 11th and his praiseworthy response earned him a Time...
by John Mancini | Aug 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Many years ago, when I was taking allergy shots two or three times a week, my doctor was somewhat perplexed when I complained that his “express hour” for patients coming in for a quick shot was false advertising. In fact, he was taking in patients for exams...
by Bill Dal Cerro | Aug 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
On the occasion of singer Tony Bennett’s 96th birthday (August 3rd), it’s sobering to recall his famous comment after the premiere of 1972’s mobster epic, The Godfather. To wit: “It’s a terrible, terrible film, just pernicious. Despite...
by John Mancini | Aug 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
We are living in an age of euphemisms and doubletalk. “Birthing person,” “lactating person,” “gender fluid,” “non-binary,” and “cisgender” are all artificial constructs to replace “male” and “female.” These word games have consequences. A euphemism like...
by Bill Dal Cerro | Jul 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s a familiar phrase: “Tutte le strade portano a Roma”: All roads lead to Rome. The phrase is literal: It refers to how the fabled Roman roads fanned out like spoke-wheels, encompassing the classical world. And it is also, of course, metaphorical:...
John Mancini
Recent Comments