When I was growing up in school we said the Pledge of Allegiance every morning. If it was your lucky day you got to hold the flag while everyone else recited that. After the pledge the flag was returned to… Continue reading

 “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside”. That is, of course, a portion of the 14th amendment and being scrutinized and indeed, under review by the supreme court. Now all the legal scholars are weighing in citing case after case, precedents and all that legal stuff.… Continue reading

We launched a rocket (space ship) with four astronauts aboard yesterday. Their mission is to circle the moon a few times and return to earth in ten days. They are testing out a variety of systems to ensure they work… Continue reading

Who decides who are the smart people? Have you ever really thought about that? I mean sure when it comes to an occupation, a skill or knowledge of history that can be measured. I’m talking about intelligence however. I’m talking… Continue reading

I have mentioned I began writing these blogs as a means of just telling my story. My thought being if I don’t tell the story someone else will, and they might not get it right. I’m the authority on this… Continue reading

I heard that there were No Kings protests yesterday. I didn’t see any but where I live I didn’t expect I would either. Small town America, you bet it is. I didn’t leave my small town. I did see a… Continue reading

Yesterday I made a purchase at Arby’s and for the first time my total was rounded. That is to say the total was $5.79 but I was charged $5.75. I was surprised they rounded that down and not up. That… Continue reading

As has become my habit, I post good morning to my Facebook page. Then I scroll down the page to see what’s happening. It has become the same old thing, predominately political rhetoric. It does seem to be dominated by… Continue reading

We call it embracing our heritage, honoring our cultural roots and heritage. It’s all the rage these days. I see that quite differently though, I see it as an appropriation. It’s the claim to a past you never had, never… Continue reading

Man has always looked for a new way to do everything. It doesn’t matter what it is, whether it is growing food, building a home, or just getting from one place to another, man tries to find another way. We… Continue reading