Picking the candidate. I like to believe that prior performance and/or reputation is the measuring stick for that. The reality is quite different, however. Today race, creed, national origin and religious affiliation are the primary factors being considered. I’m… Continue reading

  Let us all remember that in every war ever waged, at any time, in any place, there were always those not involved in the fight. They have been and will continue to be the casualties of war despite their… Continue reading

   I asked “Bing” the new AI thing attached to Microsoft edge a simple question. It came back with an answer assuming I was suicidal. At least that is what it said and provided me with some phone numbers to… Continue reading

  I haven’t commented much on this Israel/Palestinian war much. The history of that area of the world and its’ conflicts would take a lifetime of study to even begin to understand. I have done some reading and listening in… Continue reading

  I can’t call him a childhood friend, I’m too old for that. But Sid is celebrating his birthday today. Sid is fifty-eight. Born in 1966 I was already thirteen and Saturday mornings were being taken up with other things… Continue reading

   Yesterday I began to think about the Christmas holiday and the days of yore. It’s the only time I have ever heard that phrase being used to describe the old days. I suppose it is tied to folklore or… Continue reading

 The first day of November. I knew it was coming, have known for months, years even, but still came as a surprise. Seems a bit early for some reason. Take down the spooky decorations, toss the Jack O Lanterns in… Continue reading

  It seems to be a recent trend, at least to me it is, but I’m told it has been a thing for quite some time. I guess it started with the wedding “registry” thing. What I’m thinking about is… Continue reading

  I’ve started several times and set it aside several times. Writing a book. I was using a website called Fastpencil that provided a free template for writing. I did enjoy that as it formatted the pages and chapters for… Continue reading

  At least one expert has suggested that the human brain isn’t fully developed until about age twenty five. That is supposed to be based in the science. Legislators here in Maryland now want to change the age of accountability… Continue reading