For decades, dozens of boat dwellers lived rent free on a bay just north of San Francisco. After a yearslong fight, just a few holdouts remained, with a deadline to leave by Oct. 15.

The White House asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign from her post after a string of damaging reports, including that she had asked a Republican donor to pay off a credit card.

My first book

The original Coffee Connection

After a hearing yesterday about Trump’s Friday ban of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House campus, very early this morning—I was still awake writing yesterday’s letter—U.S.

It is the start of the year 5787 on the Jewish calendar.

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In April 2025, I had the opportunity to visit the original Starbucks at Pike Place in Seattle.

This week I was challenged to remember where I was during September 11, 2001 and I am sharing this chapter from my first book, Coffee Connections: Finding Common Ground Through My Daily Brew as a star...

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The proposed benefit, a top policy priority for Vice President JD Vance, would apply only to married couples and tap a fund intended to provide federal child care subsidies to working parents.

An official who oversaw the vetting of ICE recruits cited an “unprecedented lowering of standards” amid a hiring surge.

There is no choice for Dana Nessel to make for Jews

Sometimes things can be too connected and I just want to heighten some awareness locally and for anyone aware of such devices coming to your geographical area.

Amazon is destroying printed books on an industrial scale

Is Kansas just the beginning?

Yesterday I attended an event hosted on Martha’s Vineyard by the Democratic Grass Roots Victory Fund.

The Department of Homeland Security has stopped releasing timely, reliable statistics on immigration enforcement.

His lack of planning has left the administration with dwindling influence over the direction of the Iran war.

when coffee shop becomes an after hour speakeasy

Two weeks ago a dear friend of mine was driving with her husband to their granddaughter’s ballet recital.

The New York Times reviewed over a dozen hours of cabinet meeting footage to analyze how President Trump’s administration speaks to him. Many pack their speaking time with praise and flattery.

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As Memorial Day approaches what are we celebrating?

For Mother’s Day this year my kids gave me an amazing gift called Storyworth. As I received the final proof copy of my new book my friend Paul asked what my next writing project would be. At the momen...

A tribute to my Mom

Who would you trust more- someone who shares an actual photo or an AI profile?

Mark Carney simply never misses. This morning, he kindly put our relationship with Trump's America in a body bag while reminding us who we are.

Spring is arriving all around and it’s time to do some clean-up.

Money seems to be the largest influencer on the world stage.

Starbucks says protein coffee orders are surging — peaking Friday at 8 a.m. as customers look for "functional fuel."

A collaboration of writer Wendy Bornstein and photographer Paul Rifkin to bring candid conversations with local Cape Codders to life through shared stories.

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I have always strived to connect with friends and new acquaintances along my travels.

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At 8:24 in the morning, from his private club in Palm Beach, before heading out to golf, the President of the United States posted 30 words that declared the death of America’s greatest enemy and name...

“I’m not going to start a war,” President Trump pledged during his November 2024 victory speech.

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May the a truth be uncovered through coffee connections?

The Reverend Jesse Jackson died on February 17, 2026, at age 84.

I am sharing a lesson I learned this morning.

New study shows caffeine lowers dementia risk