Happy Birthday, Mr. President.

My former boss was born on this day in 1911. That’s two great things to come out of that year, the other being the Colt .45 automatic. I am proud to say that I served under President Reagan. He was … Continue reading

I knew I’d heard that line somewhere before.

When I heard the esteemed Hillary Rodham Clinton testify the other day I was sure I’d heard her speak that line before. I just couldn’t place it at the time. Well shiver me timbers, I found it. Skip to the … Continue reading

Does it really matter?

Yes, Madame Secretary of State, it does. The peasantry would like answers. Now do your job and answer our questions without the smirk on your face. You work for us. We are not your subjects. You seem to have forgotten … Continue reading

Not what you expected.

I’m willing to bet a bunch of you turned out to find out about the dog, how Santa did this season, the weather in Minnesota, the writing contest, etc. Nope. Well, sorta. First you have to read my screed about … Continue reading

Has everybody had a chance to breathe?

**This is NOT a political post** It’s been a few days since the election and I hope both sides have had a chance to calm down. While I write this the sun is coming up over the horizon, there’s a … Continue reading