I have not written in this blog for almost a year. Part of that is because I have always tended to do my journal writing the old fashioned way, with pencil and paper, and another part of that is because I just feel that what I have to say at this late stage in the game is not of interest to the world ( Read more... )

This weekend, actually yesterday, a "friend" that I have known on Youtube posted the following article from the Washington Post to Facebook:

"What Will Future Generations Condemn Us For?" By Kwame Anthony AppiahFrom the first paragraph, it was apparent to me that I was about to read a "Blame the USA for all the world's ills" disquised, none-too- ( Read more... )

Last night it was reported in the American media that the last of our combat troops left Iraq, although US Military sources state that it is part of the reorganization, and that in truth, there are still some there, just not a full brigade. In addition 56,0000 non-combat troops remain. Although my heart is lifted and happy for the boys who will ( Read more... )

For almost two years now I have not felt so much like an American Citizen, but keep having flashbacks to my childhood, when the bullies at school would pick on me and call me names. I can direct you to the moment when the straw fell on my back:

It was September 30, 2008It was TARP that started it all. To a conservative there is something deeply ( Read more... )

"Same Sex MarriageMost everyone who knows me, knows that as a Libertarian, I personally do not believe that the State should be involved in marriage at all. 1. Marriage is considered a sacrament in the Church, and the Government has no business handing out sacraments. 2. It is one of the many ways the Government is involved entirely too deeply in ( Read more... )

An old friend (should I really call him a friend? We knew each other and talked a lot, but in the end, I let the communication between us dissolve into memory, primarily because he constantly insulted me in a passive aggressive covert way, so he could not be pinned down on anything and could feign innocence, a trait I dislike in ALL people who ( Read more... )

So I have been in a blue funk the last couple days because of an incident with my neighbor. Some background is necessary here and I may meander a bit, but you are used to that, aren't you faithful reader ( Read more... )

The Daffodils are long gone, most of the front gardens have been raked out. I still need to work some on the mound under the Elder Elm, mostly to get grass away from the Iris which will be sending up blooms soon. All of the plants have made their way outside to their places on the porch and patio. I lost two cacti this year, but it was expected, I ( Read more... )

I find it amusing that recently on Glenn Beck he has been promoting a return to honor in this country. The one and only email I ever sent the man was a little over a year and a half ago regarding this very thing. I actually wrote and said: Wouldn't it nice if all politicians were required to live by the Boy Scout Oath ( Read more... )

I said I would speak of Evil next, so here I am pondering how to even begin ( Read more... )