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Whither Yiddish
"There are a lot of people with a background similar to mine: Eastern European born, Yiddish speaking parents..."
The Political Spectrum
"As far back as I can remember I have been interested in words and politics."
The End of the Line
(variations on a theme)
"How many times have I heard the depressing expression: 'I have (or someone has) come to the end of the line.' "
Thanksgiving
"It is still a couple weeks before Thanksgiving, and a couple days before Election Day."
Sleep
"Around 4 this morning, when I was not asleep and not awake, in what Fran calls a 'fugue state,' I had a great idea for a memoir."
Shocking Events
"I have been 'telling my story' for lo these many years, and have been part of a group, the members of which have been telling their stories as well."
New Year's Resolutions
"It is January 1, 2016. HAPPY NEW YEAR!"
My Name in Print
"I just picked up a book that was reserved for me at the Brookline Public Library."
Me, Fran and the Car
"A year and a half ago, I decided to lease a car instead of buying one."
Jokes
"I love jokes. I love telling jokes. I love hearing jokes."