Midweek Notes from a Practicing Writer
Latest Column
As you may recall, since last September I’ve been writing a “View from the USA” column for the UK’s Jewish Chronicle. The latest installment went live on Friday.
Surprise, Surprise
Sometimes, Talkwalker alerts yield some lovely surprises. That’s how I discovered this event.

A couple of notes:
First, if you aren’t familiar with Talkwalker alerts, I recommend them as a (free!) supplement to the more familiar Google alerts that you may already be using. I maintain Talkwalker alerts for my PR clients and recommend that they do the same for themselves.
And second, for anyone who may be interested in discussing “For Services Rendered” or any of the stories in Quiet Americans, I’ve got a webpage for you!
Group Writing Project
But perhaps the most significant writing I did this past week consists of a few phrases printed on a card and mailed out yesterday. I’m not alone in this project. Perhaps you’ll want to join in, too.
I was contacted on Facebook by a teacher from Stoneman Douglas High in Florida. She would love it if her students had letters of support when they return. Please send to:
Diane Wolk-Rogers
Stoneman Douglas High School
5901 Pine Island Road
Parkland, Florida 33076Thank you ❤
— Jude Cazares (@judecazares1) February 18, 2018
I don’t see a comments section for this piece, so I’m just telling you personally: I’m very grateful for your clear-eyed response!
re:
“Double standards: the case of Andrea Mitchell”
Thank you, David. That means a lot to me.
Thanks, Erika, for addressing this. Andrea Mitchell and NBC seem wholeheartedly committed to the dark side, for many reasons, where Israel is concerned, but your clarification, and the truth, might open someone’s eyes. Maybe even Ms. Mitchell’s.
Well-written, rational, concise and true. Good job Erika.
Well, I did write it with the hope that it could open some eyes. Thank you, Judy.