Mighty Quiet In Those Streets Today.

I live in Minnesota. The Twin Cities. Over the weekend, a black cop shot a white woman. Both of them born outside the United States. If we really were the racist, horrible society that some have accused us of being, … Continue reading

The Original Stuff Was The Best: Happy Independence Day.

We celebrate our independence from Great Britain on July 4th. Big deal, right? I mean, the Brits are pretty cool. They have better bands, better medical for the poor, etc. So what. To put this in historical perspective, Washington, Jefferson, … Continue reading

It’s Monday. Cheer Up, Bubby: It’s only Some Number Of Days Until Christmas.

The other day I was doing the annual lawnmower/snowblower maintenance dance while listening to Elvis. I finished the oil changes and fired up the mower for the first time of the season. At the end of the mowing (small yard, … Continue reading

The Oath Never Expires.

One of the things that most veterans agree on, is that the oath of office/enlistment never expires. I remember mine, and it didn’t have any clause that said, “And this commitment expires five years from today unless you re-enlist.” That’s … Continue reading

Wind It Up. Last 2016 Friday Christmas Music Video Selection

Week #4. Every year I try to bulk up the Fridays with some music videos that might have escaped your attention. Some are repeats of previous years (love them) and some are new. So, turn down the speakers on your … Continue reading