(We are not supposed to discuss politics for fear of alienating our readership. Well, I guess I’m throwing that rule out the window! Hang on to your hats, this is going to hurt … one of us). Dear Republican Party, I am embarrassed to be counted among you. What the hell is wrong with you […]
Dear people of America, I’m not sure what side of the fence you live on, but chances are good that whatever side it is; half of you woke up this morning pretty damn unhappy. I share in your gloom and disgust but not for the reasons you may think. While all of you are arguing […]
I can’t seem to find it. I’ve often said that we all could use a little more kindness in the world. I’m thinking these days we need a lot more shame. Like you, I’ve listened endlessly to the Penn State/Sandusky fiasco. I watched Sandusky being interviewed, I saw him smile, shrug, laugh and not look […]
Sometimes things happen that define us forever. September 11, 2001 was one of those days. This flag was raised over the World Trade Center ruins and was hung from the damaged Pentagon; a powerful symbol of patriotism, survival and resilience. Tattered, dirtied and fragmented, it was still there. And so are we. I think we […]
Dear Mr. President, So, how are ya? First off, I want to tell you how proud I am, and have always been, to be an American. As a people, there are none better. A country is a lot like a family, we have our wonderful relatives and we have those that are crazier than bedbugs, […]
