Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man

Thoughts and Opinions as I Grow Older

Category: Frank-ly Politics

  • In Memoriam of 9/11


  • Or What?!

    Remember when you were young. An adult told you what to do. You looked at them and said, “or what?” It was an immature challenge to see if the adult…


  • American Women

    Last week, I wrote about my worry of the Afghan women. The Taliban had retaken Afghanistan, and have stated their plan of returning to a more restrictive government, especially for…


  • Afghanistan

    It only took about a week for the country to fall. All the training the U.S. military provided, and it all crumbled in a matter of days. So many can’t…


  • “Jesus Still Saves”

    This morning while driving to my writing group, I passed a church. The marquee on the church read, “Jesus Still Saves.” Now I know nothing about this church. Don’t know…


  • Breaking Point?

    In today’s America, we workers seem to be expected to continue to give, and give, and give some more, without any real return to us. That is, unless you count…


  • Republicans: It’s the Unvaccinated’s Fault

    The hypocrisy is astounding! When it all began, Covid-19 wasn’t serious. It was all under control. Then it moved into it being a little serious. If one would just drink…


  • Kudos to Speaker Pelosi

    I do not always agree with the decisions, or the pace, of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Today, I can only wholeheartedly agree on her decision to exclude Rep.…


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These are the inner wonderings and thoughts of a middle-aged man who happens to be a father, husband, grandfather, friend, brother, son, and thinker.