Rebecca Simon

Apr 19, 2024 | abigailwise.substack.com | Allison Keeley |Rebecca Simon |Dan Kois |Abigail Wise

^2020 vs. 2024When my husband and I moved into our main house in the height of the early pandemic, the yard attached to our kitchen and sunroom quickly became “my yard.” It was a small, weirdly shaped triangle of true desert terrain: dust, dirt, tumbleweeds, and goat heads. My mom has always been an avid gardener, so I grew up with flowers and fresh veggies, and I was eager to transform my own little patch of property into a lush, green paradise.

Dec 6, 2023 | jewishnews.co.uk | Rebecca Simon

Kay Burley’s preposterous interview with Israeli spokesman Eylon Levy saw her ask: “Does Israel not think Palestinian lives are valued as highly as Israeli lives?”She was asking in relation to the hostage negotiations and Israel’s agreement to release 150 prisoners for 50 hostages. Levy’s now famous eyebrows rose aloft, as he expressed his astonishment and disgust. I watched the clip over and over, trying to make sense of it, but kept coming up with 2+2=5.

Nov 7, 2023 | jewishnews.co.uk | Rebecca Simon

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Jul 12, 2023 | thedrive.com | Rebecca Simon

Pirates were nothing without their weapons, but they were much more meticulous about caring for them than their reputation suggests. byRebecca Simon| PUBLISHED Jul 12, 2023 3:23 PM EDTFor their time, pirates were among the most fearsome threats that any sailor could encounter on the high seas. They were known for their brutality, cruelty, and the fear they instilled in all their victims.

Jul 12, 2023 | news.yahoo.com | Rebecca Simon

For their time, pirates were among the most fearsome threats that any sailor could encounter on the high seas. They were known for their brutality, cruelty, and the fear they instilled in all their victims. While The War Zone has previously explored the unique cultural cachet and mythmaking that has accompanied the history of piracy ever since its heyday, it now turns its attention to pirates’ use of weaponry — often the key to their success.