Monthly Archives: September 2013
An inconvenient truth
It seems the Associated Press is determined to place the blame for our current budgetary mess on a single party, but is that really true? John Hindraker takes a look at their assertions. I wonder if the public truly understands … Continue reading
Relationship police
I recently came across an article about a boyfriend and girlfriend that seems to be generating some controversy. It seems the woman saw a spider and freaked. The man came and removed the spider, capturing it and taking it outside. … Continue reading
Who am I?
I’m not who you think. I’m not sure anyone knows me well enough to be able to answer the question accurately and completely. Not even me. Besides, most of the labels we like to use to define one another probably … Continue reading
Representation means responsibility
Union High is currently without a football team. Coach Matt Labrum decided it was time to give his players a lesson in life: Labrum knew that a few of his players were struggling with academic issues and attitude problems this season. … Continue reading
There now, that wasn’t so bad was it?
I guess you could say I’m back. I never said it was a permanent break. I think most of you know me too well to believe I could ever not post. But I did need a little time away from … Continue reading
Never too old
I helped with my son’s baseball practice over the weekend. I may have learned more than he did. The coach focused almost entirely on defense and the rules, and I learned more in half an hour than I have in … Continue reading
Marky Mark and the GED
He makes millions of dollars from his Hollywood career, but Mark Wahlberg finally accomplished something that has eluded him his entire life: a high school diploma. Wahlberg wrote that he decided to finish his high school years after finding a … Continue reading
Still working through things
It’s interesting how you never know how many people pay attention to your blog until you decide to stop for awhile. I’ve received a fair amount of feedback in the past week about what people liked about what I was … Continue reading
Indefinite stop
I think I’ll be taking a break from blogging for awhile. Why? 1. I’m tired of talking about politics and society. Those who agree with me don’t need to hear more, and those who don’t aren’t going to listen anyway. I’m … Continue reading
Migraines and monkeys
Obviously I missed my regularly-scheduled post today. What can I say? The day started off with a migraine and got worse from there. My migraines aren’t all that severe, so I wasn’t too concerned. But this one turned out to … Continue reading