“Merry Christmas!” from the GOP constituency of the North Carolina General Assembly. In the spirit of giving, they have reminded all of us that the most precious gifts are the ones you give to yourself at the expense of others especially during the holiday season. Besides nothing is more American than Christmas, except maybe backhanded … Continue reading Merry Christmas And Happy Coup Year From The North Carolina General Assembly GOP
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“WAKEYLEAKS” and Being a Demon Deacon Fan
To be a Wake Forest Demon Deacon sports fan is to have a love affair with what seems like frequent disappointment occasionally sprinkled with periods of wild success. But to love the Deacs is to accept that there will be times when our school as one of the smallest to field a team in some … Continue reading “WAKEYLEAKS” and Being a Demon Deacon Fan
We Need John McCain to be a Hero Again
I have not agreed with Sen. John McCain’s assessments of how our country should act in many situations, but I have never doubted that he has had only the best in mind when it does come to our country. Political affiliations aside, he is a true patriot. I do not believe there is anyone in … Continue reading We Need John McCain to be a Hero Again
Open Letter to Our Governor and General Assembly – Keep the Special Session About Those Affected By Matthew
Dear Gov. McCrory, House Speaker Tim Moore, Senate Pro-Tem Phil Berger, and other members of the North Carolina General Assembly, Last March, many of you called for and orchestrated a “special session” of the North Carolina General Assembly in order to respond to so-called “government overreach” by the city of Charlotte and their decision to … Continue reading Open Letter to Our Governor and General Assembly – Keep the Special Session About Those Affected By Matthew
Musings With Malcolm – Fumble At The Goal Line And a Super Scrum Ensues
The mind of a child is a beautiful thing. The imagination of a child is even more fascinating. Put those two together and you get the inner workings of Malcolm and all of the things he has his stuffed animals do. Today we did our usual Sunday visit to the grocery store. Got coffee. Sat … Continue reading Musings With Malcolm – Fumble At The Goal Line And a Super Scrum Ensues
We Need Saturday Night Live More Than Ever
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” – First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution Saturday Night Live … Continue reading We Need Saturday Night Live More Than Ever
“I Am Groot” – Actually, “We Are Groot”
If you have not seen the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie, then do it just to see the dynamic relationship between Rocket, an irascible wise-cracking, yet butt-kicking raccoon, and his lovable life partner, Groot. To describe Groot is not easy. He is an organic, tree figure, who possesses the ability to grow quickly and … Continue reading “I Am Groot” – Actually, “We Are Groot”
Musings With Malcolm – FISHLIPS and the Joy of Your Own Kid’s Laughter
I am a father who has no problem showing public displays of affection to my children. I sometimes will hug my own daughter when I see her at school whether other students observe it or not. And I will hug and kiss my son when I see him. And I think it is a … Continue reading Musings With Malcolm – FISHLIPS and the Joy of Your Own Kid’s Laughter
“Exhuming McCarthy” – R.E.M.’s Song That Explains Dictionary.com’s Word of The Year
Since Donald Trump has won the presidential election and Brexit was approved, it seems only fitting that each has a direct influence on the 2016 Dictionary.com “Word of the Year” released today. Xenophobia – noun: Fear or hatred of foreigners. In a nation that was built on immigration it seems interesting that the word of … Continue reading “Exhuming McCarthy” – R.E.M.’s Song That Explains Dictionary.com’s Word of The Year
Automatic For The People -An R.E.M. Mixtape For The Next Administration
When you grow up in rural Georgia in a small town like I did, then the radio can be one of the few windows to an outside world. That and a collection of cassette tapes that you purchased over time at Turtle’s or Record Bar in Athens, GA when you went to the orthodontist or … Continue reading Automatic For The People -An R.E.M. Mixtape For The Next Administration
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