Ad Hominem

Ad Hominem

When was the last time you felt compelled to call someone a name.  A recent Huffington Post article suggests most of us gave up that childish approach in Junior High or maybe continued through high school if you were very immature.  Most of us have figured...
Man in Black

Man in Black

I read an article about Johnny Cash this week. I was really just looking for a reprieve from all the awful news related to the tragedy that is unfolding in our country. Growing up listening to the Beatles, Stones, Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull. Fleetwood Mac and even...
Traditions

Traditions

I look forward each year to watching the Master’s at Augusta National. It is a beautiful golf venue that attracts the very best players in the world. I always find myself rooting for Jordan Spieth even though his game has been less than world class over the past few...
Orange Lies Matter

Orange Lies Matter

Ok, I borrowed this statement from a picketer’s sign as reported by Rachel Maddow.  In our current crisis, it is a sadly clever reminder of George Floyd’s tragic end of life experience.  Since the Orange Wanker suggested that California could contain its...
Chaos

Chaos

I saw a clever and appropriate post from Governor Tim Walz, “I would like to nominate Maxwell Smart for national Security advisor.”  Get Smart was the creation of Mel Brooks and Buck Henry premiering in 1965. Agent 86 was played by Don Adam’s and his trusted DEI...
Rosie

Rosie

I went to the store today to pick up a few items before we headed to McCall to ski. I had the good fortune to get to visit with Rosie.  There are a few people in the world who are genuinely kind, thoughtful, empathetic, passionate about children, people, and...