Today is the 80th anniversary of the invasion at Normandy. I have seen lots of movies about that, lots of documentaries. I have never spoken with anyone that was actually there. Oh, I’ve known lots of WW2 veterans and… Continue reading

  The Hunter Biden trial has begun. A jury has been selected and opening statements made. It is expected to only last a week. The case is pretty cut and dried. He lied on the application for purchasing a firearm.… Continue reading

  Progress. That is what man has always sought and celebrated. Labor saving devices, advances in science, speed and convenience. The result is more leisure time. Isn’t that really why we pursue it? Well, that’s when we aren’t pursuing it… Continue reading

  Popular sovereignty, meaning rule by the people.  Republicanism, meaning the right to vote for representatives Federalism meaning power is shared between the national and state governmentsSeparation of powers into branches that make, enforce or interpret laws Balance of Power… Continue reading

 I see the warnings and disclaimers scroll across the screen; I hear the voices of the narrators before the show begins. Viewers are cautioned, content may be disturbing. This before television shows, movies and the evening news. Viewer discretion advised.… Continue reading

  I was reading about a case before the supreme court regarding camping in public spaces. This is in regard to the homeless population pitching their tents on the city streets and sidewalks, in the parks or whatever. The question… Continue reading

  In my continuing social commentary, I find myself saddened and disturbed. The verdict came in after just eleven hours of deliberation. I had held out hope that the justice system would work as designed, that it hadn’t been tainted.… Continue reading

  Thought I would continue with some social commentary this morning. Once again, I find myself on the “wrong” side of an issue. I had read where Major League Baseball has decided to include the statistics of the players from… Continue reading

 Waiting to hear what the jury decides in the case of Donald Trump. No matter what they decide the results will be disputed, analyzed, scrutinized, second guessed and appealed. I don’t care how you feel about Trump this “trial” has… Continue reading

  Yesterday being Memorial Day there were a few postings regarding those we have lost over the years. Personally, I have been fortunate enough to discover that so far, no one in my immediate family has ever been killed in… Continue reading