Commentaries, Observations, and Short Essays
Recently I had a lengthy discussion with a close friend about the current situation in the United States. Naturally, the conversation was politically charged and primarily centered around a single individual. It’s important to note […]
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I am utterly perplexed by the current situation in our great nation. I fail to comprehend how it is possible that when a vast majority of citizens elect an individual and entrust them with office […]
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I am genuinely astounded and perplexed by the almost daily reports of waste, fraud, and abuse that are being uncovered by DOGE. Millions of our dollars are being squandered in truly unbelievable ways. I fail […]
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Over the years, I have tried to write this article, but it never made it from my mind to the page. Yesterday, on February 15th, I celebrated my 79th birthday, which pushed me to finally […]
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I have been watching the reports of the wildfires in California, and I find myself quite distressed by the devastation these fires have caused. As I look around my own home and see, just within […]
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Dear Mother Nature, I did not mean to call you a bitch. I apologize, okay? You can let up now. Several days ago, when this snowfall was only a prediction, a friend of mine said […]
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In 2013, I posted an article here called My Bucket List. At that time, the list was quite short, having only three items on it. As I look back, I realize that I have actually […]
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As I write these words on Christmas Eve, I’m transported back to cherished memories of past Christmases. These moments, like the ghosts of Christmas Past, haunt me, making it difficult to reflect forward. I wonder, […]
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