Brass Monkey

Brass Monkey

I am very fortunate to have a few friends who push me to think about things nonpolitical.  This week I got interested in the Bay of Fundy and turn of the century sailing ships. Thanks to Mr. Breaux and Dr. Pete for stretching my scope of interest. I may mention Jack...
Stage Fright

Stage Fright

I attended the 12th Annual Women in Leadership Conference this week. I still serve on the Andrus Center Board as the Treasurer and remain a loyal friend and supporter of Idaho’s most memorable Governor, Cecil Andrus. You only had to meet Cece once for him to always...
Old Acquittances

Old Acquittances

I was a young bank Manager living in Blackfoot, Idaho in l986. Growing up in Pocatello, I let the management team know that the only place I would not live in Eastern Idaho was Blackfoot.  We had a bitter rivalry in high school, and it had left a negative impression....
De-bait

De-bait

Kamala Harris chased the Orange Wanker across the stage to force him to shake hands and look her in the eye. The Vice President was obviously prepared for the crucial 90 minute debate. Harris has a personality, a command of the English language, the ability to think...
OMG

OMG

The British would say OMG means “oh my giddy aunt”. In America, “oh my God” is an often-used abbreviation that is an expression of excitement, shock, surprise, anger or disbelief. The logic that follows is my attempt at “weaving” together facts with a definite goal in...
Self Deprecation

Self Deprecation

Hank has been riding an electric scooter to school and some after school activities. Only one minor crash but his grandparents worry, he is only 10.  Today he told he may want to trade the scooter for an electric bike.  He is good about wearing his helmet but it is an...