Went to a celebration of life yesterday. It was for an extended family member, a man I only met a few times but still, family. I’m only guessing here, I don’t know that much about this stuff but I’m… Continue reading

  Now I’m no expert on the economy or money matters in general. I’m just the regular guy that worked for a living, paid into the system and managed to get by. Never joined a union, never made any demands… Continue reading

  I’m going to talk a bit about a touchy subject, one you aren’t supposed to unless you are in full support of Black Lives Matter and agree to the whole America is systemically racist narrative. I do not. But… Continue reading

  It really is as Shakespeare said: to paraphrase him, all the worlds a stage and each of us must play our part. In that famous speech there are seven stages in life. I find myself at the great grandfather… Continue reading

  For those of us paying attention we are getting a masters degree in civics. Unfortunately many are simply taking crib notes to bolster their opinion on the subject. It isn’t about learning how the system is designed to actually… Continue reading

  This being Aprils’ fool day I am reminded of two things. First, it is the birthday of my great grandfather Floyd P Lester of East Hampton, New York. Born on April 1st of 1878 he lived his entire life… Continue reading

  Have we really reached the point where the purpose of the supreme court is to pick a side? That certainly seems to be the thinking of many on social media. With every ruling, every opinion issued by that court… Continue reading

  Here I am, a quarter of the way into a new century. It is one of those things that you aren’t really aware of, until you are. Born mid twentieth century I hear that time frame used as a… Continue reading

  You just never know what will survive through the generations. I’m thinking about those little items that have a connection to your family and the past. I’m thinking about those objects that become treasure. I’ve had this particular treasure… Continue reading

  With the latest report in the news concerning a high level meeting disclosing war plans and secrets I am more convinced than ever that there really are no secrets anymore. Then I hear 23 and me filed for bankruptcy… Continue reading