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      An Underwood Olivetti typewriter (Photo/Ronn ashore via Flickr CC BY-NC-ND)

      Act Two

      Margaret Mead was wrong: Thank God I can type

      In 1960, when I entered Oberlin College, my prized possession was a manual Underwood Olivetti typewriter with a stylish, blue leatherette case. Using…
      By Janet Silver Ghent Dec 21, 2022
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      The Matzo Chronicles

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      By Karen Galatz Nov 2, 2022
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      Seniors

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      By Dr. Jerry Saliman Oct 31, 2022
      Paul and Sharry Schwarzbart on Yom Kippur morning, 2022.

      First Person

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      By Paul Schwarzbart Oct 28, 2022
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      Act Two

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      By Janet Silver Ghent Oct 27, 2022
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      Seniors

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      Health

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      Every couple of months, there seems to be another surge of Covid. While the majority of those infected develop mild symptoms, especially when fully…
      By Dr. Jerry Saliman Aug 23, 2022
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      Act Two

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      By Janet Silver Ghent Aug 11, 2022
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