Blog 290: Execution, Retribution, CO2
Thou Shalt Not Kill. I am very sad. Look closely at the picture. The state of Alabama is going to kill the man this week. He was one of several men who robbed a store. He left the store. One Read more…
Blog 289: Duvall, Economy, Deportation
Death. At my age, loss is something you learn to accept. Friends, family, classmates, church friends have all died with the last year. Losing famous people is a different matter. If they improved our world, made my life more fun Read more…
Blog 288: Escape, Budget Surplus, Agriculture.
How I Escape from Our Divisiveness. I am a big sports fan. Last week I shared the story of an amazing young runner. Several events between last Thursday and Monday night provided an additional abundance of great sports moments for Read more…
Blog 287: Sam Ruthe, Border Security, Thomas Sowell
Sam Ruthe. In the early 1960’s, I happened to be home from college and decided to attend a track meet at my old high school, Wichita North. I was uncomfortable attending the meet because one of my biggest disappointments in Read more…
Blog 286: Storm, Death Penalty, Protests
Winter Storm. I hope everyone is recovering from the polar vortex faced by most of the country. My sister-in-law and her daughter’s family live in Nashville. They lost power. My niece stayed at the Vanderbilt hospital working to protect her Read more…
Blog 285: Fascism
To my memory, I have never used the word fascist in a conversation. I have never known a good definition for the term. Knowing my ignorance I did not use the term. In addition, I thought too many people tossed Read more…
Blog 284: Fraud, Clemency, Criticizing Proponents
Obviously, many events are happening in Minnesota. Today I will restrict my thoughts to fraud. First, fraud is wrong and should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. The investigation of fraud in Minnesota, first initiated when Biden Read more…
Blog 283: Police, Communication Barriers, Rob Reiner
Our year is off to a good start. Jeny got her leg brace off. She is gaining strength, flexibility and mobility. I am happy for her. I am glad to help her but she is happier doing things on her Read more…
Blog: Holiday
The Holiday Season is here. In addition to our ordinary activities, we have company coming, a house to clean and decorate, presents to buy and wrap, meals to prepare, and love to share with family. We have a trip to Read more…
Blog 282: Birthday, Socialism
Birthday. I celebrated my 83rd birthday on Tuesday. My poetry prompt for the week was “What would you tell your younger self?” The two events led me to a reflection about my life. When I began my grandmother’s phone was Read more…