Category Archives: CURRENT AFFAIRS

This morning I broke a vow and in a weak moment posted an entry regarding politics because it came to mind that I must vote tomorrow and that was on my mind. Some things are more important, and some are … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Cripes, why did I even go into the living room? J’s sitting there eagerly awaiting the start of the Nascar Daytona 500, and I wander in when I heard the President’s voice. I watched through the blessing, and then I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

In looking up a word for the post below, it was by coincidence that first I landed in the dictionary on the page before the one I needed. I immediately recognized the black and white thumbnail, and read the name, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Very, very interesting article in the Chronicle Review called the Origins of Occidentalism that helps a bit to understand the World versus America point of view that unfortunately, is one that many Americans share as well. While there is some … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I locked my notes on the Hurston story in the barn and it’s cold out and I’m not going back out to get them. But I will rewrite them as soon as I can. However, I just wanted to share … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Friday morning heavy duty thought for the day: Let the new generation fight the bureaucracy that we older folks supposedly established. Without the worries of career and survival of the rat race ahead, I am free to do what I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Due to rising costs in postage as a result of loss of revenue to the U.S. Postal Service, it has become necessary to downsize the number of people who will be receiving Christmas cards this year. All mandatory but long … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Well, it finally happened. I received an e-mail from those folks who have been trying to reach me for years through snail-mail and whose letters I unfortunately lost because, jeez, I REALLY want to help them. I’m posting a copy … Continue reading → Continue reading →

It was 6:25 a.m, and still dark. She was waiting for daylight to see the sky for the sky would tell her how her day would go. If it was cloudless in contrast to the forecast of snow and sleet, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Ok, so I realize now that you can’t truly be recognized as a true blogger unless you post on current events, and this morning’s travels reveal the hot issue to be Michael Jackson. I almost posted this thought yesterday because … Continue reading → Continue reading →

From the Associated Press: “Sniper Witness Made Racial Remarks By JOHN SOLOMON WASHINGTON (AP) – Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms forensic chemist Edward C. Bender gestures (photo missing) during his testimony in the trial of sniper suspect John Allen … Continue reading → Continue reading →