I have been thinking a lot lately about the inefficiencies that can result from change of administration when we elect a new president in the U.S. Let me say that I love our form of government and think the Founding Fathers were the smartest guys around. The genius of what they created in our foundingContinue reading “The Problem With Democracy”
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Public Service Announcement: Did You Know You Cannot Sue Amazon?
In January I burned my hands severely (second and third degree) using oven mitts manufactured in China and distributed by Amazon. They failed catastrophically in normal use. As a result I learned how impossible it is to sue the Chinese manufactures who send so many cheaply made (and hardly ever quality checked) products to theContinue reading “Public Service Announcement: Did You Know You Cannot Sue Amazon?”
Grace
I am telling you this because I once wondered if I really was, because I lived with someone who made me feel I was, and told me I was. My friends and a professional all confirmed I was not but instead was suffering the effects of living with a person who was acting, if notContinue reading “Grace”
Thought and Comment on Afghanistan
This is not about whether or not America should have had troops in Afghanistan now if ever. It is not about whether it is right for the US to consistently include democracy building in its engagement goals. The fact is if your “friend” did to you what Biden has done to our allies you wouldContinue reading “Thought and Comment on Afghanistan”
Random Thoughts
Why I am buying real books again. No, it is not so my one year old puppy can nibble on them, though that may have happened! My friend & I visited Costco the other night (yes, it was a big Friday night!) and I purchased 3 classic books in hardcover. I had orders two more.Continue reading “Random Thoughts”
On the Narcissist
When you are dealing with a narcissist co-parent people who have never experienced one will say things like: it will all turn out, the kids will be fine, just be nice and he’ll come around, and… just sit down and talk to him about it. These reasonable advice givers do not understand that the moreContinue reading “On the Narcissist”
The Narcissist
If you thought the narcissist was bad while you were together (looking back since you did not see it then), calling you crazy, “forgetting” he or she said things, accusing you of an affair in front of your children after you go out fir drinks with colleagues (never mind his weekend “team building” over theContinue reading “The Narcissist”
Unmasked
Is this week really any different from last? Not in any real way except that the CDC has awakened to political pressure if not reality. It was good to see my Catholic church finally do away with its mask mandate even if it did wait for CDC to dictate it. I am more impressed withContinue reading “Unmasked”
Distilling the News or How to Ruin a Country in 126 Days
Are you ready for your daily dose of what some call “conspiracy” and I call common sense? This comedy of errors called the Biden “presidency” is making me want to read Ayn Rand’s 1,000 plus page philosophical work Atlas Shrugged again. What is happening before our eyes, bad policy gone manic, focusing the unimportant whileContinue reading “Distilling the News or How to Ruin a Country in 126 Days”
The Problem With Modern Day “Racism”
Of course it is admirable to fight against inequality of opportunity based on skin color. The problem with the way the modern movement is being handled is that it is actually emphasizing skin color and encouraging separatism, in schools and in society in general. Further, the definition is being expanded so greatly. The ludicrous natureContinue reading “The Problem With Modern Day “Racism””
Notes From Real Life 