‘Tis the season for potholes. It snows, it rains, it freezes. Snow plows grade the roads while throwing salt down. All ingredients for the piecemeal pothole repairs to pop out and just normal weather wear and tear. ‘Tis this season too for the complaining about the potholes. Why aren’t they being fixed faster? Have you… Continue reading Potholes vs Taxes
Beto/Stacey: Dream Team for 2020
If I knew them personally, I’d beg Beto and Stacey to get in the race together as a team from the get go. This would be a ticket to bring the many communities together the Democrats will need to win back the presidency. They know how to energize young folks, people of color, progressives and… Continue reading Beto/Stacey: Dream Team for 2020
Childish Nincompoops: Our Elected Officials
800,000. 800,000 families without a paycheck. 800,000 families in which at least one person in the family appears to be working as an indentured servant, meaning he/she must show up for work, without knowing when he/she will be paid, in order to serve their lord and master all the while bills continue to mount. All… Continue reading Childish Nincompoops: Our Elected Officials
Dear Joe, Bernie and Elizabeth, Please Don’t Run for President
Joe, Bernie, Elizabeth, and anyone else who has run for President before, or declined to run in 2016, other than ego, there is no reason for you to be in this race. Your times have come and gone. It is time for you to step aside. It is time for you to be elder Statesmen.… Continue reading Dear Joe, Bernie and Elizabeth, Please Don’t Run for President
“Boy Erased” and Coming Out Stories
I just got home from seeing Boy Erased. If you’ve not seen it yet, I highly recommend it. No matter your beliefs or your “persuasion,” this movie will make you uncomfortable, but in an enlightening way. As I watched it, for me, I began to see it as a coming out story. Yes, it was… Continue reading “Boy Erased” and Coming Out Stories
If You Think Adulting is Hard, Try Parenting
It has been a bit of a trying past couple of days with choices being made by our children—all teens. When our parents told us, this was going to hurt them more than it hurts you, who actually believed this to be true. I’ve known this to be true for a while, even more so… Continue reading If You Think Adulting is Hard, Try Parenting
Ovens are Important
I like to bake. I think I’m pretty good at it. Those who have tasted my baking say I’m pretty good at it. But, lately I’ve wondering if I’ve lost my baking mojo. Why do I think that you might be asking? Because my main thing, banana bread, has not been turning out in the… Continue reading Ovens are Important
House Democrats: Do Not Impeach*
Dear House Democrats: Now that you have achieved the majority, with the help of us voters, please don’t let it go too much to your head. Remember how fickle we, the electorate, can be over two years time. As you set your agenda for the next two years, here are the things I would like… Continue reading House Democrats: Do Not Impeach*
Pondering Patriotism, Common Bonds and Love of Country
I don’t say the Pledge of Allegiance nor do I sing The Star Spangled Banner. I’m not that kind of patriot. My brand of patriotism is being an informed voter, voting, promoting our common bonds, and trying to better our country. Last week, at my school, we had a Veterans Day concert. All of the… Continue reading Pondering Patriotism, Common Bonds and Love of Country
Millennials, Gen Y’s, Gen Z’s and Women: THANK YOU
Last night may not have been a tsunami, but it was a wave. We now have a check on the current administration. Praise be, under his eye, blessed be the fruit, and hallelujah! I’ve written prior posts (Hello Millennials and Y’rs: Time to Really Effect Change, Dear Women: Time to Step Up Part 1) saying the… Continue reading Millennials, Gen Y’s, Gen Z’s and Women: THANK YOU
Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man 