There are people who run into burning buildings to save the rest of us. There are people who go to dangerous places in order to protect us and they carry our wounded to safety. 366 of these people died trying to save others on September 11, 2001. Hundreds more first responders survived and they continue… [read more]
Funding the Wall
Reading time – 3:15; Viewing time – 5:04 . . . In reviewing my posts of the past couple of years I find that there’s a lot of “This ain’t right” stuff and a much smaller offering of “Hey, this is cool!” or “Aren’t we humans oddly interesting?” Sadly, the reason is obvious: the dangerous… [read more]
The MAGA Bible
Reading time – 47 seconds . . . Whether you are a bible-thumper or a critic of bible-thumpers; whether you think of yourself as a Christian in good standing, an occasional Christian or a non-Christian; whether you’ve wondered how evangelical Christians could consistently support a president and legislators who routinely espouse and do anti-Christian things;… [read more]
Where Political Influence Comes From – and a Destructive Snit
Reading time – 4:19; Viewing time – 6:49 . . . It’s going to take decades to clean up the mess that our terrible infant president is creating. Some things will take much longer and will leave permanent scars. Other Trump damage, like loss of endangered species, will be impossible to fix. We’re told that… [read more]
Here’s Why, Mr. Towns, and More
Reading time – 3:58; Viewing time – 5:19 . . . In the 1965 movie classic The Flight of the Phoenix (with a remake in 2004) there is a clash of personalities between the pragmatic airplane captain and a most particular aeronautical engineer. In understated frustration, the engineer at last says to the captain, “Mr…. [read more]
This Has To Be Said
Reading time – 3:29; Viewing time – 5:08 . . . It is more than reasonable to say that we are living in perilous times in America. It has been a long time since life has been as perilous as it is right now if your skin is black or brown. It has never before… [read more]
What Are We Missing?
Reading time – 3:20 . . . The daily outrages and incessant infantile furies create a barrier to focusing on important but non-urgent issues. Indeed, this post is being written just 10 days after the weekend massacres in El Paso and Dayton. This is during the ongoing intransigence of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. On… [read more]
This Is Your Country
This is your country This is your country on Trump and McConnell Any questions? Browser not supported…. [read more]
What’s the Proper Word For That?
Reading time – 3:02; Viewing time – 4:40 . . . Some folks find the sport of curling exciting to watch. On the other hand, the subtlety and beauty of the game are pretty well lost on me. That gives credence to what Sly Stone told us in his song Everyday People, declaring, Or… [read more]
Gun Safety Regulations
Reading time – 5:21; Viewing time – 7:02 . . . The crazies think arming teachers is a good idea. They want shoot-outs in the hallways when a bad guy shows up. Think: Parkland, Columbine and Sandy Hook, with the halls full of kids. What could possibly go wrong? The NRA-controlled Congressional response to mass… [read more]
