I began to notice these little advertisements below the stories. You know the stories that show up on your feed that you have to click on to open. As I glanced at them it came to me, these are the… Continue reading

 You often hear of how unique and special each of us are. Others say these things to make us feel better. We are told to celebrate our individuality. I understand and appreciate the sentiment. The thing is, I consider myself… Continue reading

 With the resignation of Rachel Dolezal, the caucasian woman that identifies as African-American, another discussion has begun. Do we get to choose our race as well as our gender ? Apparently there are some who think so. I have heard… Continue reading

 The actress Susan Sarandon speaking on the Oprah Winfrey show said she is excited about the ” fluidity of gender ” taking place in America. I saw that reported and it struck a note with me. Fluidity of Gender ?… Continue reading

 I began to think about enthusiasm. I mean just how enthusiastic some people are about whatever. Further though I mean the ones that appear as being over the top. You know the type, just a little too much. Well some… Continue reading

 Yesterday afternoon and evening was my granddaughters dance recital. We attended both shows, of course. It was a long day of ” culture ” and refinement for this old boy. It is with amazement that you see your granddaughter mature… Continue reading

 Having posted to this blog a total of one thousand seven hundred and seventeen times I sometimes wonder, have I ever said anything profound ? That is the goal of any writer I think, unless the goal is solely to… Continue reading

  It is the validation of our values that brings us happiness. That thought or statement came to mind this morning. It arrived as a single thought ,without explanation. Thinking about that I was led to wondering, just what are… Continue reading

 I haven’t said much about this subject, just a post or two. I’m not real sure just how I feel about it all. Here’s the thing, near as I can tell Bruce Jenner was born with a male body. I… Continue reading

 The school year is drawing to a close. For my grandson Mark he will be exiting middle school and entering the ranks of the ” high schoolers. ” Ever wonder why we call it high school ? I expect it… Continue reading