When we talk of temperance we think of alcohol and those crazy ladies wielding axes and marching in the streets. Carrie Nation, aka Hatchet Granny, was possibly the best known of these ladies. She belonged to the National Christian Women… Continue reading

 The FDA wants to ban menthol cigarettes. That’s because it entices kids to smoke. That’s their explanation. Just like vaping, banning the flavors young people like. The thinking is to take the candy out of the store. In my estimation… Continue reading

 Tomorrow is one of those holidays few pay much attention too. After all, no parades, no three-day weekend, and you don’t get gifts. Tomorrow is Flag Day. So, I thought I would write about that a bit, a brief lesson… Continue reading

 Was reading an article about the resurgence of enrollment at the country’s historically black colleges and universities. Altogether a good thing but the troubling part was the enrollment was, by far, blacks. That’s no surprise really but the reason they… Continue reading

 Saturday morning and all that is on the television is infomercials. I do find that amusing at times. Such excitement, such enthusiasm, and miracle products. I am reminded of the two companies, no longer in existence, that were the pioneers.… Continue reading

 Didn’t watch the Jan 6 commission present their report. No need to. The final report will be, it’s Trump fault and he should be prosecuted. That’s the whole deal, the entire purpose of the commission. It’ll be a made for… Continue reading

 Remember when you were in high school? You had your little group that you generally hung around with. Sometimes called a clique, they were your friends and acquaintances. Some you were close to, and others were friends of friends, a… Continue reading

 You cannot legislate success. That is my thought as I listen to all the candidates making that promise. I hear it all the time. If we give more money, if we make available this or that, we will level the… Continue reading

 Wonder why we are seeing such an increase in shootings, crimes and general unrest? Well, it’s because, it’s nothing personal. We are being programmed to be detached from reality, to not take things personally, to be devoid of actual feelings.… Continue reading

 Well it’s pride month. A celebration of what exactly I don’t know. Why we should dedicate an entire month to the choice of about three per cent of the population I don’t really get, but whatever. Seems everytime I hear… Continue reading