Category Archives: Soapbox Break

Saturday in Northampton

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Howard

Hey, I’m being censored! (And it’s being done with my full cooperation) There they are — a dozen pages of my underground comix material printed with all the dirty words, drug references, and selected body parts blacked out with little … Continue reading →

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Settling In

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Howard

We Did It! Despite the apprehensions expressed in my previous post seven weeks ago, Eddie’s and my move to Williamstown has been successfully accomplished and I have finally recovered enough to resume blogging. I will pause now to allow your … Continue reading →

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Memories, Dogs, and Fears

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Howard

I drew the picture above to accompany my 2003 online essay "Two Years, Two Wars, and One Dog Ago," which I posted on my web site as the second anniversary of 9/11 was approaching. Now, as saturation coverage of the … Continue reading →

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Playing Near Cliffs Can Be Fun…

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Howard

…Except when it isn’t. OK, so the Republicans were nice enough not to push the American economy into the abyss as long as Democrats agree that only those who are already struggling will find their basic needs further slashed while … Continue reading →

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On The Suspense Channel Tonight

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Howard

Living in a state of unremitting alienation and anxiety over the behavior of those in power, as is the case today (see the cartoon above), takes me back to the Reagan years. Ah, nostalgia! Of course, Obama is no Ronald … Continue reading →

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Moving Days

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Howard

I’ve been pre-occupied of late by the relocation of my web site (this blog included) to a new server. This is a process that I would be totally unable to undertake on my own, since the geek gene so prevalent … Continue reading →

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Politics & Theatre

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Howard

Now that Barack Obama has begun his campaign for re-election in 2012, I have a few comments to share of a political nature. Continue reading →

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Words Fail Me

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Howard

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My Open Letter to President Obama

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Howard
As a gay American who supported you enthusiastically during your campaign, I am increasingly dismayed by the hollowness of your promise to be a "fierce advocate" for gay rights.

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Santa’s On The Line

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Howard
It’s tough being a world-famous icon when you’ve got personal issues you need to talk through with someone.

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