My Soap Box

Routine exams tend to be boring, particularly when they go well, like they did today. My skin cancer check turned up nothing of interest. My Arthritis is in virtual remission and I can cut my Enbrel injections in half, something I have been working on for a year. So what was so arduous? After all,... Sign in to see full entry.

Someone said that before, but this time the warning is intended for us. I’ve heard the predictions of an economic collapse in mid-March. With the rumors of General Motors on the verge of Bankruptcy, things don’t look good. It is hard to be optimistic right now. Tomorrow the Stock Market is liable to... Sign in to see full entry.

Depressing isn’t it? The state of California is broke, or maybe that should be broken. Let history note that a Republican Governor will see the largest tax increases ever, which of course he will have to spend just to stay afloat. A tax and spend Republican, now that is a shoe of a different color... Sign in to see full entry.

When it matches what we want to believe? In our search for the truth, too often we stop when the facts we are looking for prove what we propose to be the truth. Take global warming, climate change, whatever you prefer to call it. There are those of the Gore faith who know for certain that soon, L.A.... Sign in to see full entry.

Obama’s speech, what do we know? First, both the President’s speech and the Republican reply seemed more like campaign speeches. The President gave a good speech, as far as speeches go. He was uplifting at a time when the nation needs uplifting. He wanted to appear stern on some issues. The biggest... Sign in to see full entry.

Steve Goodman – Live from Austin City Limits…and more! First, if you don’t know who Steve Goodman is, here is a link to a small sample of his music. This is not the version on the DVD, but close. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5Vkyxixo4Y Notice how much fun he is having. You can follow the links to... Sign in to see full entry.

At its worst? This cartoon, from the New York Post is wrong on so many levels, one can only assume they printed it as a testament to free speech. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29263781/?GT1=43001 The first impression is that it does portray the racist theme of African Americans as “monkeys.” Or maybe... Sign in to see full entry.

Tired of telemarketers and infomercials? Then this song is for you! Written by Steve Goodman back in the ‘80s it is still relevant today, although you might not remember all these products unless you are of a certain (ahem) age. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnqtGjHJjs8 Sorry, I'm not sure how to... Sign in to see full entry.

Have you heard the news? Its all bad. Every station has an analyst telling us why the bailout will work. Or why it wont’ work. Maybe that it will work marginally but the cost will…well don’t even think about it. The markets are down, down, down and sinking faster than a banker off of a skyscraper.... Sign in to see full entry.

Dragged for a mile after being hit a 42 year old Spokane woman, Susette Werner and her senseless death are on the minds of everyone in the community. One person in particular must have her on his mind over anything else. Police have clues about the “boxy, dark colored sport utility vehicle or van.”... Sign in to see full entry.