First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” The first amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America is one of the fundamental freedoms all Americans … Continue reading First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

Lizzi NewtonSeptember 26, 2025Leave a comment

charlie kirk assassination, mental health, murder, non-fiction, political, Political Assassinations, Political Debates, politics, Quotes

Political Murders

I’ve avoided blogging about anything political recently because the situation in the United States is so volatile these days. However, the recent shooting of Charlie Kirk is one more act of gun violence in a long list. Let me add this disclaimer right off the bat. Until Wednesday, September 10, I had no idea who Charlie Kirk was. I subsequently read a bit about him … Continue reading Political Murders

Lizzi NewtonSeptember 13, 2025September 14, 2025Leave a comment

Causes, civil rights, Diversity, faith, goals, challenges, dreams, goals, dreams, challenges, human rights, JFK, political, Quotes, World Justice, world unity

Tikkun Olam

When I was studying to convert to Reform Judaism I learned a vital concept called Tikkun Olam. It means to actively perfect or heal the world through deeds of kindness, social justice, and advocacy. Originally in the Mishnah, the first written collection of Jewish oral tradition, Tikkun Olam is the mending of the law to keep society working correctly. Generally, it’s designed to improve social … Continue reading Tikkun Olam

Lizzi NewtonAugust 30, 2025September 1, 2025Leave a comment

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Hidden Gems of TV Writing

Have you ever heard of Robert and Michelle King? While their names might not strike a chord, series like “The Good Wife”, “Brain Dead”, Evil”, and the recent “Elsbeth” will probably ring a bell. To be up front, I never got in to “The Good Wife”. (That may be about to change.) In 2019 I got hooked on the television series “Evil”. It is a … Continue reading Hidden Gems of TV Writing

Lizzi NewtonMay 28, 2025August 20, 2025Leave a comment

I Need a Break, politics, Trump Administration

Give Me a Break! Please!

Over the past several weeks I’ve been overwhelmed by news of Donald Trump’s executive orders. It seems every day brings a new assault on our democracy. I feel as though the United States as I’ve known it for my 72 years is being chipped away a piece at a time. Now, to be open, I did not vote for Mr. Trump. In fact, I was … Continue reading Give Me a Break! Please!

Lizzi NewtonFebruary 10, 2025August 6, 2025Leave a comment

Causes, goals, dreams, challenges, human rights, mental health, poem, Poetry

I Will Not Stand Silent

Elizabeth Horton-Newton 2/1/2025 When they speak out against the rights Of the poor The displaced The disabled I will not stand silent When they deny the rights Of people of color Of gender diversity Of the health challenged I will not stand silent When they send so-called officials To our schools Our places of employment Our homes I will not stand silent … Continue reading I Will Not Stand Silent

Lizzi NewtonFebruary 1, 2025Leave a comment

Book Review, Horror, thriller

“A Glutton For Punishment: An Electric Eclectic Book” By Michael J Elliott

I’d read an earlier Electric Eclectic Novelette by Michael J. Elliott (“Final Harvest”), so when I saw he had a new release I couldn’t wait to read it. This author is fast becoming one of my favorite go-to reads. His writing is crisp, his imagination terrifying, and his sense of humor delightfully irreverent. “A Glutton for Punishment” is a darkly dystopian tale where obese people … Continue reading “A Glutton For Punishment: An Electric Eclectic Book” By Michael J Elliott

Lizzi NewtonJune 11, 2019June 12, 20191 Comment

Book Review, Fantasy, post-apocalyptic

“Queen of the Warrior Bees: One misfit girl and 50,000 bees” (Natural Forces Book 1) By Jean Gill

Author Jean Gill has been one of my favorite authors since I read her brilliant historical series The Troubadours Quartet. When she offered an advance copy of “Queen of the Warrior Bees” in return for an honest review I was thrilled. I had no idea what to expect; what I didn’t expect was a book I would fall in love with from the first page. … Continue reading “Queen of the Warrior Bees: One misfit girl and 50,000 bees” (Natural Forces Book 1) By Jean Gill

Lizzi NewtonJune 7, 2019June 8, 2019Leave a comment

Book Review, politics, Trump Administration

“Under Fire: Reporting from the Front Lines of the Trump White House” by April Ryan

I’ve watched April Ryan on televised White House press briefings and as a journalist on news programs. I was eager to read what she had to say about the Trump White House. Under Fire: Reporting from the Front Lines of the Trump White House provided insight into her experiences with the Trump White House and the assortment of Press Secretaries who have battled with the … Continue reading “Under Fire: Reporting from the Front Lines of the Trump White House” by April Ryan

Lizzi NewtonDecember 27, 2018December 27, 2018Leave a comment

Book Review, non-fiction

Fear: Trump in the White House by Bob Woodward

Bob Woodward has long been one of my journalist heroes. When he and Carl Bernstein wrote about the Watergate Scandal for The Washington Post they made history and won the Pulitzer Prize. After reading reviews for his new book, Fear: Trump in the White House, I knew it was a must … Continue reading Fear: Trump in the White House by Bob Woodward

Lizzi NewtonDecember 21, 2018December 21, 2018Leave a comment