Vickie Shufton

Even at this early stage Trump is previewing the character and tone of his triumphant return to the presidency. He has already begun to select some of the most inexperienced whackadoodles in America to assist in his ongoing attempt to turn America into a Trump dictatorship.

It should be noted that Mr. Gaetz engendered such universal revulsion in the halls of Congress that he was unlikely to have been confirmed at all, and this would explain Mr. Trump’s demand for “recess” confirmations of his proposed cabinet members.

My partner, who is infinitely more perceptive than I, has wisely directed that I severely limit my daily consumption of news, which has become a major impediment to my well-being.

All those years ago, Princess Charming threw caution to the wind and decided to kiss the frog, in spite of the social consequences of that act, and in spite of the fact that in the end, the frog remained a frog.

I will miss the Berkshires, particularly the home where we have lived for the past 13 years, the longest stretch that I have ever lived in one location.

There is no one who relishes a good holiday celebration more than Phyllis, and because I lived with Phyllis for so many years, those memories are absolutely indelible.

My parents threw at least one mega-Hanukkah party each year, a festive event featuring brisket (Jewish-style, with gravy, not with barbecue sauce) and potato pancakes, referred to as “latkes.”

To be clear, one outstanding preparation has not erased my lifelong dislike of butternut squash, but I thought I might include the chef’s recipe to readers of this column.

I was born and raised in Wisconsin, and to Wisconsin I have returned, courtesy of the most loving and generous partner who ever lived.

Even though I consider it a goofy, boring waste of time, it has been difficult for me to understand why the federal government has been in such a lather about TikTok.