I’m reading Andrew McCabe’s book, The Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and Trump. Something he wrote has stuck in my mind. He basically said, and I’m paraphrasing, that when they have a high profile investigation, they treat the suspect and investigation differently, essentially with kid gloves. We are always… Continue reading Why Do We Keep Up the Fight If They Won’t
Author: frank
This is my story as I move through my life as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle, educator, photographer and so on. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
It’s Looking a Lot Like Cookies
In case you didn’t know, it is a little challenging to write when your dog is like a second skin. Right now she is cuddled right up next to me with one of her legs thrown over my arm as if to let me know I can’t go anywhere. It is a little awkward to… Continue reading It’s Looking a Lot Like Cookies
Balance, or Lack Thereof
Things creep. You can be going along where time and routines are pretty well in place. Not set, but a framework on which to build the day. Then…something shifts, and time no longer cooperates. As with so many organizations, we are short-staffed and have been for many months. Many of my colleagues are doing the… Continue reading Balance, or Lack Thereof
Do They Care, Really?
It may not be fair, but each day I am becoming more firm in my belief the leadership of the Democratic Party and Main Stream Media are perfectly happy with the status quo. They are on top and will remain on top even if the Republicans retake Congress in 2022. Why do I say the… Continue reading Do They Care, Really?
Two Great Meals
My heart was set on eating at either Gordon Ramsey’s Burgers or Giada’s during my Sin City stay. However, the Strip apparently wasn’t going to have any of it. Giada’s was closed, not sure if permanently or other. After a quest to find Burgers, meaning we had to get help from three different people to… Continue reading Two Great Meals
Sin City
You know you’re in Las Vegas when you get high just walking down the street, your hotel digital assistant tells you she’s a naughty girl, and the drinks light up as much as the strip. I’m here in Vegas attending a conference for work. I was glad to see everyone at the airport and on… Continue reading Sin City
COVID-19 Is Over, Praise Be!
When I go to the store, people are everywhere. No more social distancing, and essentially no mask wearing. When I go by or to a restaurant, people are sitting at most or all of the seats. No more social distancing, and no more mask wearing by customers waiting, and wait staff in masks is hit… Continue reading COVID-19 Is Over, Praise Be!
Thanksgiving 2021 is in the Books
Tis a great Thanksgiving! I had several of the people who mean the most to me all around the dinner table. Then our three older children called us on their own volition to wish us Happy Thanksgiving. In a little while, we will be FaceTiming to see our grandson, and it will be the first… Continue reading Thanksgiving 2021 is in the Books
Planning Aplenty
I’m so glad I took this week off as vacation. I think I’ve been doing nothing but running around since Saturday, and I’m loving it, if anyone was curious. It started with picking my mom up this past Saturday. My nephew (thank you Matthew) brought her to my sister’s new house. Meeting there was nice… Continue reading Planning Aplenty
Blurry Focus
There were several major stories this week. We had the verdict out of Kenosha. The trial of the men who killed Ahmaud Arbery. Another trial involving the planning of the violent white nationalist protest in Virginia. A book came out by one of Trump’s minions. Finally we had the President signing a true infrastructure bill… Continue reading Blurry Focus
Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man 