Dear Chuck- What the hell happened to you? You used to be the defender of the American wallet. You voted against pay raises for yourself more than once. You discovered $112,000 toilet seat purchases and exposed the companies responsible. You railed against accounting practices that made it easier for companies to move earnings from one year into another for tax… Read more »
This past week several videos surfaced that seemed to suggest that weather reporters may have, on occasion, made a specific storm appear worse that it actually was at that time. Full disclosure- I have not spent any time researching them, so I honestly don’t know if there are logical explanations for them or not. What I DO know is that… Read more »
Over the weekend this country lost a great man. He was a POW. He was a US Senator. He was the Republican nominee for President in 2008. He spoke his mind, even if it put him at odds with his own party. He loved America. I’m referring of course, to John McCain. Even if you didn’t agree with his politics… Read more »
It’s had to believe, but back to school time is upon us already! Folders and notebooks are on sale everywhere and it seems like every store has a big display of backpacks in every color of the rainbow. While some parents are sad to see summer end, others are relieved to see the end of childcare hassles, or can tell… Read more »
In spite of my best intentions I do still get into occationsal disagreements with folks online. I konw it’s stupid to even try 99% of the time, but sometimes, like a good share of us, I see something so ridiculous that I just can’t let it go by. Today (yesterday to you readers) has been one of those days. However,… Read more »
I have noticed a disturbing trend on social media- mostly Facebook- that I am truly struggling to understand. I know that I’m not the only person who’s noticed it, but no one I’ve mentioned it to seems to have any kind of explanation for it, so I’m putting it out for public discussion in the hopes of making some sense… Read more »
Unless you are living under 2 rocks and a plastic bag, you know that the world is full of bad, sad, and generally depressing things right now (perhaps this has always been the case, but that’s an argument for another day). It feels like it’s becoming more and more difficult to have a conversation without it becoming politically charged… Read more »
Normally my “holiday” posts are fun little ditties about celebrating pickles or something equally silly. Today is a little different. Today is Loving day. This isn’t about loving your neighbor- as much as we all should do that! Today is about a young couple in love named Mildred Jeter and Richard Loving. They fell in love and decided to get… Read more »
I know a lot of you. I used to be one of you. I know that, for the most part, you are sane, rational people. You aren’t a Nazi or white supremacists. You believe in upholding the entire Constitution (not just the 2nd Amendment). You know our strongest allies include Germany and Canada. You know that grabbing people by their crotches… Read more »
It’s getting old- this having to defend my position on any “hot button” topic. Don’t get me wrong- I’m all for debate and the exchange of ideas when it’s done in a calm, respectful position. I often state that I want, in fact welcome, commentary and I truly mean that as long as it’s done in a mature manner. However,… Read more »