Archive - It Seems to Me (ISTM)

A Jew's View of Christmas

Dec 18 •

July 2024

ISTM #64: An Open Letter to Joe Biden

Jul 9 •

May 2024

ISTM #62: Killer Puppies & The End of the World

"Sometimes we must go too far to know how far we can go."

May 29 •

ISTM #62 How to Stay Young

I live in a world where there are passionate arguments defending and supporting people of all races, sexual orientations, national origins, and so on…

May 28 •

ISTM #61: Memorial Day: Did Some Die in Vain?

America’s first Memorial Day observance was on May 30, 1868, the opening day at Arlington National Cemetery.

May 26 •

Earlier today I posted my views on the current surge of student protests against Israel’s behavior.

May 6 •

ISTM #60 Gaza & the Student Protests

“ I may disagree with every word you say, but I will fight to the death your right to say it.” —Evelyn Beatrice Hall (often attributed to Voltaire.)

May 6 •

April 2024

March 2024

January 2024

ISTM #57: The Return of ISTM

I have just completed an intense three-month writing assignment that prevented me from posting any ItSeemtoMe columns on Substack since mid-December.

Jan 31 •

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