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 »
Today is National Hamburger day! What would any backyard barbecue or fast food joint be without this staple of the American diet? I bet a lot of you are having burgers today! Of course there are as many variations on the hamburger as there are people. Some folks prefer a gourmet version with tons of crazy toppings and some of… Read more »
Today is Maritime Day- a day to remember and thank the men and women who work in, on or near cargo boats and ports. In spite of all the advances in modern technology, more cargo is transported by water than other method we have! I have wondered from time to time what leads someone to choose the life of a… Read more »
Much is being made of last weekend’s royal wedding of Prince Harry and the newly anointed Duchess of Sussex aka Meghan Markle. And while no, I did not get up at 4am to watch it live I have watched most of it and also read countless articles about the event. And, for the record, I think Meghan’s dress, hair and… Read more »
Yesterday was Mother’s Day. Social media was full of folks praising their own moms and wives, often accompanied by photos of said moms, both old and new. And that was fun- especially some of the older ones! But, social media being what it is, it’s often tough to know who’s being 100% genuine and who’s embellishing to get likes. I’m not… Read more »
As you may or may not know by now, the Iowa legislature just passed- and the Governor signed- a bill banning all abortions after 6 weeks. As you might imagine, the response to this varies wildly depending on who you ask. For the past 20 odd years my position on this topic has been “it’s complicated”. And, while that IS… Read more »