The Supreme Court of the United States finally came out a few minutes ago to essentially say they were not going to hear the Texas v Michigan/Wisconsin/Pennsylvania/ Georgia case. Since it took so long to do so, I’m wondering what the dialogue was behind those big closed doors. Did some of the Justices think they… Continue reading Oh to Be a Fly on the Wall
Month: December 2020
It’s not the Institutions, It’s the People
Over the past four years, we have continued to hear the media and politicians heralding our Institutions are failing us. Our Institutions are in danger of failing as an institution. Will we survive if our Institutions become partisan? It isn’t our Institutions that are failing, it’s the people within those institutions that are failing. An… Continue reading It’s not the Institutions, It’s the People
Shame on Our Leaders
Over 3,000 people died today of COVID-19 in our country. Non-emergency medical procedures are being postponed in my state. Seven day positivity rates are 14% or more in a majority of our states. And yet, with all of this, there is no national response to bring our numbers down. There also is no political will… Continue reading Shame on Our Leaders
Trickle Down Economics During A Depression
As we continue through the Covid-19 economic depression, my observation, not an official observation, the fact the trumplicans are unwilling to provide additional relief to everyday Americans is such an abysmal failure of leadership. The trumplicans, at the beginning of the pandemic got on board to provide some relief to actual working folk, as long… Continue reading Trickle Down Economics During A Depression
Pro-Life Movement is a Misnomer
While driving to the store last week, I passed a house still exhibiting political commentary with a few yard signs out. Over the next couple of days, I had to drive by the house again. The signs, I’m sure have been out for a while, but they stood out during these trips. The signs said,… Continue reading Pro-Life Movement is a Misnomer
An Evening of Cookies
There are few things that compare to baking with friends and family, even from afar. This evening my friend Jennifer hosted a holiday cookie zoom. Although an annual tradition for her, this was my first being able to join in. As you might imagine, those in the past were in person, this one was via… Continue reading An Evening of Cookies
A Day of Reset
See you again tomorrow. Stay well, stay safe.
Cookie Decisions
As the days fly by towards the holidays, I need to make some decisions about what cookies to bake as my presents this year. Things to keep in the back of my mind are some need to be gluten-free and others diabetic friendly without sacrificing taste. Another major factor is will they freeze and travel… Continue reading Cookie Decisions
…in the “Real World”
Often, and I am guilty of doing this as well, we educators and parents tell our students and children, “Wait until you get out in the real world.” As with many things, out of the blue, when I heard someone say this today about students, it rubbed me the wrong way. It was said in… Continue reading …in the “Real World”
Happy Birthday James!
One of our sons turns 19 today. Hard to believe the time has flown by the way it has. There are times it seems like just yesterday we brought him home, and other days it feels, well…I guess that is parenthood. No matter what, we love and wish him the best. Happy Birthday! May your… Continue reading Happy Birthday James!
Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man 