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Category Archives: news
Nothing is Just Red or Blue
War is a luxury this planet can no longer afford.
What If?
It seems neither political party wants to tax the rich, so why not abandon Afghanistan instead and save three billion dollars a year?
Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire
“We can share the blame with some politicians, conspiracy nuts, religious fanatics…but the real culprit is us. Get vaccinated, America!
Per Aspera ad Astra
Through hardships to the stars.
Feeding the Beast: Or Why I Turned Off the News in 2019
Give us back news worthy of our attention.
Killing Babies
Unless we challenge the lies, we will continue to suffer the consequences.
Confessions of a Former News Junkie
And then COVID-19 hit and, with it, nightly briefings from the White House. It was too much.
THE STARLINGS HAVE MOVED ON
The starlings have moved on. Apparently even West Virginia is too hot for these raucous birds. The finches have claimed dominance over the bird feeders, sharing them with a few jays, mourning doves, and tiny woodpeckers. The grass has started to brown, and plants wilt from the unrelenting heat and sun. Is this a harbingerContinue reading “THE STARLINGS HAVE MOVED ON”
Growing Old, Staying Relevant
Three quarters of a century old. Who among us thought, when we were angsting over turning thirty, that we would face the challenges of being seventy-five or older? When I turned thirty I got a guitar (that I never learned to play), an expensive sports car (that my ex wanted as part of our divorceContinue reading “Growing Old, Staying Relevant”