Category Archives: politics
Politics and Relationships: How to Love a Liberal
I am a lifelong Republican. Steve is a lifelong Democrat. We love each other. I used to wish I could be a fly on the wall in the home of James Carville and Mary Matalin. How could they could be … Continue reading
A Mockery of Voters
Yesterday, I received a “letter” from Donald J. Trump. Who I elect as our next President will be a choice between the lesser of two evils–in other words, I must decide whether Hillary or Trump will destroy this country faster … Continue reading
Venusian Politics
With all the dancing cartwheels cheers fervor news about the Republicans taking over both houses of Congress, one important (and to me, surprising) bit of news was lost in the clamor: …a banner election year for women. Come January — when … Continue reading
Are You Kidding Me? — “Working Moms”
This is when you know political oneupsmanship has gone too far. Last night on CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Democratic Strategist Hilary Rosen, said, in rebuttal of Ann Romney saying women care about economic issues: “Guess what? She (Ann Romney) has never … Continue reading
Five Questions for Edward "Ned" Downie, Satirist
Ned is thought to be hiding in Northwest Arkansas, where he is sought in connection with serial violations of the Elmore Leonard Rules. As the satirist member of the Northwest Arkansas Writers Workshop, his short stories have appeared in several anthologies. … Continue reading
Five Questions for Edward "Ned" Downie, Satirist
Ned is thought to be hiding in Northwest Arkansas, where he is sought in connection with serial violations of the Elmore Leonard Rules. As the satirist member of the Northwest Arkansas Writers Workshop, his short stories have appeared in several anthologies. … Continue reading
Serendipity Strikes Again
I love when serendipity strikes: like last weekend, when I drove to Dallas with my daughter, Andrea, to celebrate Christmas with my son, Adam, and his wife, Emily. As many of my regular blog followers know, I am a fan of Fox … Continue reading
Serendipity Strikes Again
I love when serendipity strikes: like last weekend, when I drove to Dallas with my daughter, Andrea, to celebrate Christmas with my son, Adam, and his wife, Emily. As many of my regular blog followers know, I am a fan of Fox … Continue reading
Change of Heart
I was going to post a Thanksgiving blog today, but I learned a lesson that I thought important to write about, and in the end, it left me thankful. As with most days, my morning started with sipping a cup of … Continue reading
