The department of education began operation in 1980. Yes, it was established in 1979 but didn’t start doing anything until 1980. Being one of those “boomers” I went to school long before that was even a thing. A department… Continue reading

 Read a post about how we used to call our doctor a general practitioner. I’m guessing that has been replaced today by primary care provider, as that is what I’m asked all the time. Apparently that isn’t my wife and… Continue reading

 There is much talk about the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency; DOGE, because we seldom say the entire name of anything these days. Acronyms being the preferred method thereby displaying your superior intelligence. In my way of thinking… Continue reading

  Remember when your Mom would say, don’t hang out with that kid, he’s a bad influence! Well, that kid is everywhere now, especially on X. He has become a star, a social media influencer. Well, Mom said you won’t… Continue reading

 I can honestly say during my entire educational experience from Kindergarten through graduation from high school, I never knew the political position of any teacher, coach or administrative assistant. I also never knew their sexual preferences. In addition to that,… Continue reading

  I was just sitting here remembering the times when we were all worried about the commies and the bomb. I’m old enough to have been one of the kids hiding under our desks at school, practicing in case that… Continue reading

  I heard on the news that Elon Musk has been given access to the nations checkbook. Now I won’t pretend to know much about all of that, just a little I’ve heard from the main stream media and I… Continue reading

  I did not watch and don’t recall ever watching the Grammy awards. This morning I saw a picture of Beyonce with the caption, the first black woman to win country album of the year, Cowboy Carter. I have heard… Continue reading

 Funny thing how everyone agrees that the majority should rule. You hear it from all corners, majority rules. It’s a long standing right enshrined in our constitution. But, you also hear how the minority is underrepresented. Well, they are in… Continue reading

  I can remember wanting to be older. I’m certain you can too. Wanting to be old enough. It’s a joke later, when you are old enough. We laugh about that. I saw this picture of myself, a recent photograph,… Continue reading