Gender identity. It’s a huge topic of discussion these days. Our lawmakers are concerned with that, policy developed, and laws written. It’s involved with religious beliefs and practices. But just what are we really talking about? We are discussing those… Continue reading

After having written about being “great” and sharing my remembrances of my grandparents I did begin to think a bit more about all of that. Then I received a message on Facebook messenger containing a link about Robert Redford and… Continue reading

Growing up I only knew two of my grandparents. My moms’ mom, grandmother Bennett and my fathers grandfather, who we called gramp. Grampa Lester is what my mom called him when she was upset or annoyed with him, like using… Continue reading

Growing up Easter was new clothes and candy. That’s what I remember the most anyway. I always got, at a minimum, a new sport coat if not a suit to wear for church. That’s when you got those Sunday go… Continue reading

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