Category Archives: Random Musings
Simplify
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
Seeing what you look for
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
And I’m back
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
More fun with trailers
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.
The truth about Syrian refugees?
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
Did I mention I dislike meme-pics?
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
Then what’s the question?
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
Not all is lost in higher ed
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
And now for something…really different!
Because this is so much better a way to end the week than my other post. The dog has skills! He’s actually driving that thing, not just hoping to point in a straight line long enough. More importantly, he looks … Continue reading
There’ll always be an England, too!
I’m probably going to step in something by bringing this up, but sometimes the logic of people just leaves me speechless. Take this example, in which a student is proposing free college tuition, student loan forgiveness and $15/hour minimum wage … Continue reading