Author Archives: Thom

My wife and I are den leaders for Cub Scouts, specifically the nine-year-olds, or Bears. It’s interesting to spend an hour with these boys each week and find out what’s on the minds of kids these days. It’s even more … Continue reading →

It’s only human nature to notice the aberrations. One store clerk acts surley and you remember the one instead of the dozens of others who treated you well. One psychopath shoots up an abortion clinic and suddenly all pro-lifers are … Continue reading →

I had intended to post more last week. But time with family kind of took priority. And getting ready for winter. Wednesday we cleaned up the yard some more, and I hung Christmas lights. Which was a good thing, because … Continue reading →

Here’s a shout-out to the men and women of the U.S.S. Eisenhower for this awesome Star Wars VII parody trailer. You all rock! God bless you all and your families during this Holiday season.

Does anyone really know the whole truth about our current national shouting match over Syrian refugees? Does anyone really care to know the truth? “Oooh, look! Another chance to beat up on those darned _______ on the other side of … Continue reading →

Okay, not all meme-pics, just the soci0-political ones that people like to substitute for dialogue and debate. Give me all the meme-pics with cute puppies and kitties you want (unless you slip socio-political commentary into them, mind you), but enough … Continue reading →

I’ve been seeing a lot of people responding to the attacks in Paris with a similar response: Revenge is not the answer. I’m sure that idea feels good and makes people feel all morally superior. But is that really the … Continue reading →

With all the craziness on campuses lately, it’s good to see there is still some sense among college students–and among the campus newspaper staff, no less! (I say that as someone who was an editor on a campus newspaper, mind … Continue reading →