Chalk Talk

Whenever the forecast shows a few days without precipitation, I find my neighbor and her daughter, a college senior and aspiring graphic designer, outside in front of their house. With a bucket of colorful sidewalk chalk…

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Ellen Weiss
Where Were You?

For the past year, comedian Amy Schumer has used her social media platforms to take a stand and get out the vote. Most of the time, unusual for a comic, her posts have been serious, factual, educational and motivational.



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Ellen Weiss
Sourdough Woe

Sourdough certainly had a moment during the pandemic and now that televised sports have returned, for some, that moment is over. But not for me.

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Ellen Weiss
Poop in the Pool?

Just this week, Jeremy Konyndyk, global outbreak preparedness and humanitarian expert wrote:

"Alright. There is a LOT of chatter (on this website) bashing those who are saying most of the country still isn't ready for a safe reopening. So, as we approach what would normally be summer pool season, here's a short analogy about pooping and accountability.

Imagine you're at the pool, and a kid poops in the water…

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Ellen Weiss