So why is everyone so outraged that an athlete didn’t stand during the playing of the national anthem, or takes a knee, as he did in the recent San Francisco 49ers game? Is it really an action that is worthy of national attention? No! Kaepernick is quoted in the Washington Post as saying,“…There are a… Continue reading
Every day I am assaulted with requests to take a survey. At the grocery store, hardware store, office supply store, gas station, and restaurants I am admonished to take a survey about how we are doing. It will only take a minute. You can win something you really don’t want or need and in rare… Continue reading
I am deeply saddened by the mass shooting and murder that occurred in Orlando over the past weekend. Called the worst tragedy on American soil since 9/11, the mass killing at the Pulse nightclub is a vivid reminder that we are a violent country. I have written about gun violence in previous posts and will… Continue reading
Yes, today I have reached my 69th birthday. Birthdays are strange events for me. I have vague memories of my 6th birthday, but beyond that, they are just a blur. While I don’t remember the details, my 15th birthday was a major one, since then I was able to terrorize the streets in my grandmother’s… Continue reading
I never, in my wildest dreams, thought he could get this far. I have done my best not to listen to any of the televised debates, but have relied on sound bites and gotcha’ moments for their entertainment value, not information. The Presidential debates are nothing more high stakes reality TV. America wants a show,… Continue reading