I kind of smiled when I read the headline, “Obama vows to change the world” on the Telegraph website. At first glance, it’s funny. given more serious consideration, it becomes downright scary. I can think of a few other political Read more
My folks used to have a saying. If we kids didn’t like something and started to make noise about it, they’d tell us, “Quit your blankidty-blank complaining and do something about it!” Well, I might not quit my blankidty-blank complaining Read more
Two nights ago, I had a dream that I’d bought a walker. Not just any walker, you know. It was a deluxe model with a little cup holder, those cool glider nubbies on the bottom of the legs, fenders, and Read more
I have a journalism degree from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, but I refuse to use the term “journalist” to describe what I do. Why? It’s my personal protest against the abominable, reckless, flesh-gouging “journalism” practiced by secular media Read more
Until recently, I thought Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae were trade names for hamberger stands and candy stores. I guess they were in a way, as big time execs treated themselves to all the meat and sweets they ever would Read more
We found a cool piece of exercise equipment at Goodwill this weekend. It’s a Body by Jake gizmo that’s a cross between a Nordic Track and an elliptical exerciser. The best part is that it was only $14.99 and with Read more
Yesterday I was reading the revelations of Julian of Norwich, the 14th century mystic who experienced visions – shewings, she called them – during grave illness. She was though to die and was suffering greatly. The priest came and held Read more