There is much debate about the military service of Governor Wes Moore here in Maryland. He refuses to release his records, and his spokesperson claims he has thousands of sensitive medical records making it almost impossible. The big debate began… Continue reading

I remember Mom getting her first microwave oven. It came with a cookbook and a temperature probe. She used it maybe two or three times. The food didn’t taste right. It sat on the counter for a few years and… Continue reading

I keep seeing these articles and memes about social security. I’m being told how the system will run out of money. I realize these articles are designed to incite, the reason is easy to understand, inciting is profitable. Well, I’m… Continue reading

With all these federal judges issuing injunctions I did a little reading concerning exactly what powers they have. I learned their authority is derived from the constitution, they are nominated by the president, confirmed by the senate, and it is… Continue reading

As I see a multitude of videos online with native Americans in costumes, dancing and beating their drums, I do wonder about that. Is it culture or cosplay? I’m quite certain these performers have never lived in a tepee on… Continue reading

We have all heard about Lawyers arguing their case. The judge listens to the argument. The Supreme court listens to the argument. In the end both will issue an opinion but call it a ruling. And that is the heart… Continue reading

Pip: There's something clarifying about a blog called Random Thoughts — it sets expectations low and then quietly clears them. Mara: Ben Reichart's recent posts cover a lot of ground: the social media noise around a murder conviction, a father's… Continue reading

The force of morality. Although I have to admit that isn’t what won the revolutionary war and gained our independence, it was the impetus. Akin to religious conviction the force of morality will make people do the impossible. We weren’t… Continue reading

When I speak about social media I mean Facebook. I don’t do any of the others. I can’t help but notice how Facebook has transformed into a digital version of the National Enquirer. Really a return to its’ roots. The… Continue reading

The city of Baltimore has an ongoing problem with large groups of people riding illegal dirt bikes on city streets. It’s an issue that has been around for years now, discussed and debated each summer. It creates a dangerous situation… Continue reading