Mike Pilewski writes about life, politics and culture in the United States
Each month in Spotlight magazine, I write about the anniversary of a historical event, such as the birth or death of an important person. Lately, though, I’ve been thinking about an anniversary that came and went this year. The important person was my grandfather. Next Wednesday, two days after Halloween, is All Souls’ Day. The occasion is hardly celebrated now, … >>
My parents have been together for quite a few years, and as you’d expect, they know each other really well. They can predict each other’s reactions and behavior with 100 percent accuracy. It’s good to know they can rely on each other. Rather than being like two peas in a pod, though, they’re more like a left hand and a … >>
Would you believe that Angelina Jolie is a close personal friend of mine? Or that I spent the weekend with Lucy Liu, Chevy Chase, and Paris Hilton? Or that I’ve shared a laugh with Bill Cosby and Sacha Baron Cohen? One of the great things about being a journalist is that you get to talk to famous people from time … >>