For the life of me I just do not understand the Senate Democrats! I want to blame Congress, but really it is the Senate Democrats, specifically Majority Leader Schumer. I keep wondering how he became, and has remained, the Majority Leader. He doesn’t seem to be able to actually lead in the way we need.… Continue reading Why Senator Schumer, Why?

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

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?

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!

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

It is our last Bands of America as a band parent. Back next week for politics talk.

After talking about Infrastructure Week for years now, and it was happening “next week” for essentially all of the Trump presidency, we finally have it, under the Democrats, with tepid support by Republicans. Thanks to the bipartisan bill, to be signed into law by the President next week, our country will be in better shape… Continue reading Infrastructure Week, Finally!

Yesterday I took our dog for a short walk around the neighborhood. She hadn’t gotten one the day before due to commitments we had, and she had had to endure being outside for the day. Even though it was raining, I know she looks forward to her daily walk, so we went. While walking, and… Continue reading Intra-connectedness

Two words have been on my mind in thinking about the state of our country and politics this past week: Bullying and courage. We have too many bullies and not enough courage. There is a lot of media coverage on the bullies with very little pushback on them. The bullies, whom we have enough actual… Continue reading Bullying vs Courage

Surprise! Another October Saturday, another band contest. This one is the Bands of America Super Regional. I’m going to post tomorrow as I’ve some thoughts on my mind I need to get out into the world.