On Friday, May 13, 2022, I was blessed to witness a historic night on Broadway. It was one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences that enthusiasts would be talking about and writing about forever. I’d purchased great tickets to see “Girl from … Continue reading
On Monday, February 18th, 1861, a frail 98-year-old man stood on a festooned platform in Syracuse, New York, and shook the hand of President-elect Abraham Lincoln. The moment was profoundly moving for Lincoln. As Lincoln shook the hand of Reverend … Continue reading
Ágnes Keleti died on January 2, 2025, just one week short of her 104th birthday. .She was the oldest living Olympian. Though you may not know her name, Ágnes Keleti has won more Olympic medals than any other Jewish woman. … Continue reading
For 30 years, Americans went to bed with Johnny Carson, widely considered the greatest host of the Tonight Show. Many people nostalgically remember when late-night talk shows were less political and ask, ‘why can’t it be like when Johnny Carson … Continue reading
Chicagoan Margaret Abbott (1878 – 1955) holds three unique places in history. First, Abbott was the first American woman ever to win a gold medal at the Olympics games. Secondly, Margaret Abbott is the only Olympic athlete to compete in … Continue reading