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In her effort to entice people out of thought silos, Melanie’s Think Again commentary exposes readers to unconsidered facts and perspectives while taking occasional detours to write on the meaning of life. Essential to a free and fair society is an informed and thoughtful citizenry.

For our unforgiving age, advice from an unassuming sage

Melanie SturmSeptember 13, 2021Other, American Society, American Values, Israel/Anti-Semitism/Jewish/Radical Islam, Meaning of Life5 Comments

Inspired by a good joke and a stirring play, I offer these remarks, including a rather unorthodox ending: A young man is hitchhiking and gets picked up by a trucker. After thanking him profusely, the young … Read More

Are Americans silly or sage?

Melanie SturmMarch 23, 2021American Society, American Politics, American Values, Other3 Comments

“You know who doesn’t care that there’s a stereotype of a Chinese man in a Dr. Seuss book?” Bill Maher asked on Real Time.  “China,” he answered. “All 1.4 billion…because they’re not a silly people,” unlike … Read More

Life Lessons From a Jewish Mother Joke

Melanie SturmOctober 21, 2020Other, Meaning of Life4 Comments

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“Everyone has two lives,” Hunter Thompson famously said. “The second one begins when you realize you only have one.” That’s the moral of Alfred Nobel, whose obituary was mistakenly published, memorializing him as the inventor … Read More

This Too Shall Pass(over) Applied to COVID-19

Melanie SturmApril 9, 2020Other, American Society, Meaning of Life1 Comment

Jews have an interesting leitmotif running through the Passover Seder, conveying its meaning while telling a story that explains the longevity of the Jewish People, and a lesson for all humanity – particularly as the … Read More

A Coincidence Confirming the Meaning of Life

Melanie SturmAugust 21, 2018OtherLeave a Comment

Last night marked a coincidence I couldn’t help but note, a little personal victory on the eve of my Mom’s birthday, which is today. I won’t be celebrating her with cake, but I must say … Read More

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