Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man

Dear President Bush, Where are you? We need you more than ever? We need you to stand up, be a leader, speak out to help save our democracy! During your presidency you ignored the Presidential Daily Brief when it stated Osama Bin Laden was determined to strike the United States. During your presidency you lied… Continue reading Dear President Bush

This evening our neighborhood held a Halloween get together 2020 style. We didn’t want the kids to miss out on yet one more thing this year, so we planned an event that would be as safe as possible. Our neighborhood has a gazebo in a large open space. Some of the Social Committee members decorated… Continue reading Happy Halloween

My friend Lisa and I have one of those friendships where no matter how long it may have been since our last visit, we just pick up where we left off. That’s what happened today. I finally got to see her new hometown in the bluffs of Iowa. Decorah is in an area called the… Continue reading A Day in Decorah

Today I drove from Indiana, through Illinois, and across Iowa. I’ve done many a road trip across our great country and each of the trips leaves me in awe of the beauty of each of the states, from the largest of cities to the smallest of towns, from the highest of mountains to the lowest… Continue reading A Country Worth Saving

The Dow dropped 943 points today. The press made it sound like the sky was falling. It is falling, but not so much for we “common” folk as our sky has already fallen. Yes, we might have some 401K money in stocks, causing a little hurt. For most of us though, the performance of the… Continue reading 943 Points

A week from today will be the last day to cast your vote for the 2020 election cycle. But we aren’t there yet. So I say, “Prepare thyself.” Be prepared for a continuation of long lines between now and close of polls on Election Day. Bring a book, a bottle of water, snacks, a chair,… Continue reading Prepare Thyself

Amy Coney Barrett has been confirmed. The trumpists went against their own norms set with Merrick Garland to confirm Barrett. I’m feeling scared for the future of my daughter, my nieces, my sisters, my mother, and all of female family members and friends. I’m feeling scared for myself, my husband, my family, my son, and… Continue reading So Mad I Could Scream, Cry, or Both

Police officers are taking masks away from people handing them out to people waiting in line to vote. Police officers are shouting their support to the incumbent while on duty. Police officers are allowing voter intimidation to occur. Is it possible all police think so little of the people they protect they will choose to… Continue reading When Will the Good Speak Out

At the debate on Thursday, the incumbent said we are learning to live with Covid-19. Biden said we are learning to die with Covid-19. As much as it pains me, they are both right. People are going to Disney World and other vacation spots. People are having large gatherings for birthdays and weddings. People are… Continue reading Living With, Dying With: Either or Both

There is always that one family in the neighborhood or complex who is “that” tenant or neighbor. You know, the one that never mows their grass, picks up the trash in their yard, paints their house, plays loud music at all hours, and argues with one another so loud you get embarrassed just hearing what… Continue reading He is “That” Tenant