Thursday, November 10, 2011
The riots at Penn State underscore a complete lack of civility and how members of society should demonstrate that they are involved in a process that supposedly lifts them out of the quagmire the rest of the great unwashed are bogged down in. If you want to prove that education (at one of the... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Mirror image?
Imagine a desert wanderer who has lost contact with his party, crawling on hands and knees gasping at what could be his last breath. Suddenly he sees a miracle, an oasis, a pond of water under a single shady Palm tree. Imagine a seaman, separated from his ship, stranded on a dot of sand in the ocean... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Education don’t gonna make me no smarter
Schools in many communities are being given failing grades. Administrators clamor for funds and point the finger at budget cuts. Education doesn’t begin and end in the schools. Parents are the first and last line of the education of their children. It is parents who ultimately invest with their time... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
In search of the truth about poverty
Journalism demands facts. One cannot write about things without a proper perspective of what the facts are. Commentators do not have to adhere to that standard, that is why it is called a comment or an opinion piece. For some time, we have heard a lot about the poverty level in the United States.... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Thoughts on Muammar Gaddafi
I should be glad he’s dead but the reason would stem from the misery he caused lots of folks. It would be better had the world not come to associate his name with violence and death and his passing would have been of no consequence to the people of the world. That, however is not the world we live... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Separation of brewers and state
Government owned liquor stores? Does that sound odd? If so, then you don’t live in Washington State. Beer and wine at convenience and grocery stores? No problem! But if its hard liquor you’re cravin’ booby, then you gotta pay the state boys and girls. A move if afoot via the initiative process to... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
The ultimate regulation.
Bank of America Corp. has decided to raise its fees to $5.00 a month to use their debit cards. I know many are clamoring for regulations to stop this kind of price gouging, but all the regulations in the world won’t have as much effect as all BAC debit card customers jumping ship to another bank... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Are the Wall Street protesters some kind of new Tea Party?
I doubt it. They seem very disorganized. I will be surprised if they are still around when the snow flies. If you are unemployed, as I am, it seems they have a point, but what results can they expect? Even government is stymied. I think part of the reason there are these deadlocks is they all... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Hank Williams Jr diagnosed with foot-in-mouth disease
Comparing just about anyone to Hitler, unless they are a maniacal madman bent on world domination, is ignorant. A lot of the Obama Haters out there, and they know who they are, seem to be a bit over the top in the paranoia area. What they are saying is the American way of government, is deeply... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Neither rain, snow, sleet, nor the dark of night…
But a budget crisis can stay those couriers from their appointed rounds. So it comes to this, the internet once again changes everything. In the old days, one would drag out a piece of parchment, a goose quill, an inkwell and scribe thus: Dear Grandma, How are you? I am fine. I hope you are feeling... Sign in to see full entry.