Liberal seems to mean so many different things to different people that it doesn’t seem to mean anything at all Continue reading →

At least she could get some enjoyment out of being alone. Continue reading →

I’m planning to draw one of Renoir’s dances every decade. Continue reading →

Actually, no it didn’t. The federal government under Obama employs fewer people than at any time in the last fifty years. Does that surprise you? Bonus question: why does the federal government grow so much under Republican presidents?

After the third beer the topic turned to politics. Continue reading →

My son made me watch the Democratic debate this week (a first!) and I’m glad I did. What a contrast to the Republican debate! I love to read the reviews of debates like this and, more than any other time, I … Continue reading →

I felt as I were walking with Destiny, and that all my past life had been but a preparation for this hour and for this trial. Continue reading →

Every blog comes to an end eventually and all too many end with a boring, uninspiring post that lingers at the top of the blogger’s home page for evermore like a turd that refuses to be flushed away. I’m sorry … Continue reading →

Serving in the military changes you in ways you might not expect. Continue reading →

When it was announced that Verizon was buying AOL, the NY Times had several articles about the purchase. They made it clear that the only reason anyone would want to buy AOL is because of their advertising know-how. By layering … Continue reading →