Cheers

Cheers

The request from my spouse was for this week’s message to not discuss politics. It is a reasonable request since we have changed most of our daily habits to avoid the news cycle.  I may have cheated a few times to make sure the “Gaetz”  was going to close on...
Omen

Omen

I often look to music, mostly from when I could understand the lyrics, for insight. I was torn this week between a few classic Beatle songs.  Elton John’s Sad Songs (Say so Much) was certainly in the running.  Credence Clearwater wins the spotlight for “Bad Moon...
“I don’t get it”

“I don’t get it”

Presidential elections have become a source of great angst for many of my friends, relatives  and myself.  One person texted me on Election night about 10 ish as noted above. Trump was winning and we would not have to go through his normal bull shit and militia...
Nevermore

Nevermore

Edgar Allan Poe left a lasting legacy for his creative poetry and short stories that were mysterious and macabre. He is credited with the creation of detective fiction in the United States as well as a pioneer of science fiction.  His poem “The Raven” is...
I Can’t Unsee This

I Can’t Unsee This

Each and every week, I grow more concerned about the upcoming election.  I heard a political analyst suggest ignoring the polls from now on, or at least only watch them until noon is wise.  She alluded to this race being like a roller coaster ride, the...
Weave me Alone

Weave me Alone

When I was in high school, my Dad, all the boys called him Ed, taught me a life lesson. The fourth of 5 boys, I was pretty much left to my own supervision. I came home very late one night, probably after a beer or two. I told a tale that could only have made sense to...