‘Modern Love’ Episode Illustrates The Dangers Of Dating Dad
Senior year of college, a close friend was over the moon about her new beau and wanted to set me up too, as the newly coupled are wont to do. She identified the perfect candidate, a recent college graduate who soon left a voice message inviting me to watch a movie at his place. This … Continue reading
Theory of Relativity (or Red Fish, Pink Fish)
Albert Einstein may have authored the Theory of Relativity, but this German Jew has lived it. I have concluded that everything is relative. While I have changed and grown over the years, much about me has remained constant. I tend to be fairly steadfast in my beliefs. When my views change, the process is gradual. … Continue reading
Tiananmen Square Changed My Life
Reagan speechwriter Peggy Noonan, my role model growing up, has written about four-foot Americans. While other pundits yammered on about adult reactions to President Obama’s inauguration, Noonan pondered what it meant to America’s children. As a former four-foot American, whose life was shaped by presidential forces, I think Noonan’s focus was the right one. When … Continue reading
The 49 States of America
Do you remember the last time you were at a football game? Close your eyes for a moment and picture yourself there – in that football stadium. See yourself in the bleachers, smell the hot dogs, hear the referee’s whistle . . . Are you there? Now, imagine that you are sinking. Sinking deep into … Continue reading
A Home for Writing
This is the new home for all of my writing. It will be the place to find clips I write on my own behalf, as well as information about how to hire me to write for freelance speechwriting and other writing assignments.
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I’m An Observant Jew. Here’s Why I Want More Americans To Come To Jesus
Posted by melissa braunstein on November 12, 2019 · Leave a Comment
There’s no doubt Kanye West has found religion. Listen to the musically arresting “Jesus is King,” and you’ll hear a powerful, positive case for a personal relationship with G-d. But will secular Americans heed his call? Considering that we’re living in historically peaceful and prosperous times, it’s notable how misery stalks many Americans like a shadow. … Continue reading →
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