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Review of Stephen Fry’s ‘The Fry Chronicles’ by Martin Rubin

Martin Rubin reviews Stephen Fry's autobiography in The Washington Times (May 18): Stephen Fry, “The Fry Chronicles.” New York: Overlook. 438pp. $29.95. Illustrated. By Martin Rubin Who else but Stephen Fry could write an autobiography---and a substantial one at that---all organized around the…

May 29, 2012

Calvin Hill Day Care Center Newsletter Spring 2012

Click below for the latest newsletter from the Calvin Hill Day Care Center (guaranteed to bring smiles to the faces of all readers): Calvin Hill Day Care Center Spring 2012  

May 29, 2012

Neal Silverman

Leslie Silverman has written to let us know of the recent passing of her brother Neal. She writes: "My beloved brother Neal Silverman passed away March 14, 2012. "Neal passed away as a result of severe lung disease, specifically, pulmonary hypertension.  This world has lost a brilliant and talented…

April 14, 2012

Martin Rubin Reviews ‘Below Stairs,’ the memoir that inspired ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ and ‘Downton Abbey’

Margaret Powell, “Below Stairs: The Classic Kitchen Maid’s Memoir that inspired ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ and ‘Downton Abbey.’” New York: St. Martin’s Press. 212pp. $22.99. THE WASHINGTON TIMES. MONDAY MARCH 19 2012 By Martin Rubin March 26, 2012

Jim Kaplan History Walking Tours July 4 and Oct. 27

Jim Kaplan invites us to his next two walking tours: ALL NIGHT JULY 4TH REVOLUTIONARY WAR…

March 19, 2012

Martin Rubin on Mimi Alford’s ‘Once Upon a Secret’

Mimi Alford, “Once Upon a Secret: My Affair with President John F. Kennedy and Its Aftermath.” New York: Random House. 198pp. $25. Washington Times, March 9, 2012 By Martin Rubin Even if you have a low tolerance for kiss-and-tell books about famous people, as I do, you might want to take a look at…

March 10, 2012

Martin Rubin Reviews ‘An Honourable Englishman’

The Washington Times, February 21, 2012 Adam Sisman, “An Honourable Englishman: The Life of Hugh Trevor-Roper." New York: Random House. $40. 643pp. Illustrated. Review by Martin Rubin "Hugh Trevor-Roper (1914-2003) was one of the most famous and admired British historians of his time, holder of…

February 26, 2012

Video: Tom Halpin, Violin, Performing Vitali Chaconne

Jean Brenner writes: Our classmate Tom Halpin has recently posted many of his performances on YouTube.  I found this one particularly moving. If you’re interested in seeing and hearing more of Tom’s performances, you can find them by searching “Thomas Halpin” on YouTube.  Enjoy!—…

February 21, 2012

Lise Pearlman’s Book Party in NYC Jan. 18

Lise Pearlman writes to invite us all to a party celebrating her new book, to be held on Jan. 18 at Barry Scheck's office in Manhattan: I will be in Manhattan for the wine and cheese party at Neufeld, Scheck and Brustin LLP celebrating the debut of my book The Sky's The Limit: People v. Newton, The…

December 19, 2011

‘The Game’—Class Table, Open House in Davenport

November 2011 Dear Classmates, For those of you coming to New Haven for The Game on Saturday, we have reserved a Class Table in Alumni Village outside the Bowl. We will begin to gather there mid-morning (10 am) and stay until it is time to go into the Bowl for the kick-off.  Please drop by to…

November 15, 2011