Peace begins with a whisper and a battle with a shout. Today all I hear is a lot of shouting. Emotions are running high. Emotions are great motivators but seldom a good guide. We need to bring those emotions… Continue reading

I got a domain on this site called WordPress. I’m attempting to compose a post to see if I can do that. I have been using Blogger for almost 15 years and so this is different. Learning how to navigate… Continue reading

  The news was reporting on the revenue being generated in Maryland by the sports books. Yes, by gambling. Being a bookie is now a respectable full time occupation. You can even get a college degree in that, calling it… Continue reading

  I enjoy posting those “I’m so old” observations. I’m certain you have seen them. Last night I was listening to the radio when this PSA came on; “only you can prevent wildfire’s” and I immediately thought, I’m old enough… Continue reading

  I read an article about a man that just can’t find a job. That is what he says anyway, despite having an MBA. He claims to have applied to over 1500 employers. The article doesn’t go in to a… Continue reading

  Another moment in American political history. A judge has decided that trump will not be sentenced until after the general election. Now, I’ve read where a blogger is supposed to be an expert in whatever field they are writing… Continue reading

  I keep hearing all these stories about people that were margainlized, cheated, discriminated against, suffered heartache and depression and managed to be survivors. They feel entitled to something, although I’m not sure what. But it seems to be a… Continue reading

  I was talking with a family member and bragging that I was to become a great grandfather in January. I was asked if I knew the gender . Yes, I do, it is a girl. I added, we even… Continue reading

  Teaching history. It’s something we hear a great deal about these days. It just seems like the focus on our history has changed somewhat since I was in school. I’m being told how I was misled, and the facts… Continue reading

  Addiction recovery services were being featured on the news this morning. The goal is to remove the stigma of having this problem. The focus was on those that self-medicate, as they were calling that. I guess that is what… Continue reading