Friday, January 27, 2012

Life

Always a Little ‘Schmootz in Our Hanukkah

I am not Jewish.  Though it may surprise some of my readers, the name Mindschmootz... 


Thankful I’m a One-percenter: Love, Family, Friendship

As regular readers of the ‘Schmootz blog can attest, I don’t write about myself... 


Hallowistmas Stole Thanksgiving – Take It Back

What the hell happened to Thanksgiving?  You know, that once famous holiday located... 


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Politics

LGBTQ Leadership Begins At Home

Last week, US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, delivered to the United... 


Thankful I’m a One-percenter: Love, Family, Friendship

As regular readers of the ‘Schmootz blog can attest, I don’t write about myself... 


Don’t Mess With History – TX Gov Perry Correlates GOP Tax Struggles to Civil Rights Struggle

Reiterating without repose the sad commonality that corporations are people, Republican... 


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The 'Schmootz on

Episode 10 – “The ‘Schmootz on Adele Uddo”

A few months ago, a mutual friend introduced me to hand and body-part model, Adele Uddo.  I was immediately smitten.  Now, I know what you are thinking, it’s the “parts” that captured my attention, but that’s not true.  Well, it is true to a certain extent, holy hell, I have a pulse, don’t I?  But Adele is much more that just the sum... [Read more of this review]


Episode 9 – “The ‘Schmootz on Capt. Joan Darrah, US Navy, Retired and Lynne Kennedy”

Photo By Jo Ann Santangelo In light of the recent ruling regarding the unconstitutionality of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, the military’s ban on gays serving openly in the military, I was honored to sit down and chat with retired Navy Captain, Joan Darrah and her partner of over 20 years, Lynne Kennedy.  Joan had an illustrious 30 year career... [Read more of this review]


Episode 8 – “The ‘Schmootz on Tina Sloan”

A few days ago, I had the distinct privilege of sitting down and chatting with the incomparable Tina Sloan, daytime drama legend…and now author.  Tina has chronicled her life as an actress, mother, and daughter in a wonderfully charming, humorous, and poignant memoir entitled Changing Shoes. Changing Shoes is a primer of sorts for growing old... [Read more of this review]


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