‘For what seems like a couple lifetimes, we’ve been exposed to thoughts of two men seeking the highest office in our land. Both seem unqualified for the title they seek. Each gives conflicting, even opposite statements on numerous topics, such as an energy plan, economic goals, illegal immigration, Social Security, offshore drilling, etc., etc. We […]
Sitting in a doctor’s waiting room recently, I scanned Crittenton Hospital Medical Center’s ‘Wellspring? magazine. The headline read, ?10 biggest threats to men’s health.? Since I’m one of them, I paused to read, ‘Maintain your health through smart choices. Simple changes like becoming more active and eating more fruits and vegetables increases your chances of […]
Sitting in a doctor’s waiting room recently, I scanned Crittenton Hospital Medical Center’s ‘Wellspring? magazine. The headline read, ?10 biggest threats to men’s health.? Since I’m one of them, I paused to read, ‘Maintain your health through smart choices. Simple changes like becoming more active and eating more fruits and vegetables increases your chances of […]
Time is running out on our Detroit Tigers, and not just in the race for the American League pennant. The Tigers have had a night for the Latinos and a night recognizing Negro league teams. There are many nationalities among the nines who deserve a night. So, let’s salute the Italians, Irish and even the […]
Time is running out on our Detroit Tigers, and not just in the race for the American League pennant. The Tigers have had a night for the Latinos and a night recognizing Negro league teams. There are many nationalities among the nines who deserve a night. So, let’s salute the Italians, Irish and even the […]
Brain’s dry; Have to rely; On stories past; Everlast (This is a repeat of a Jottings from 1956 – You may have missed it.) During my tour of duty in the Navy we were in an amphibian group. Specifically, we were in a 4-man crew (all 19-year-olds) on a LCVP, Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel. It […]
President Obama and his czars decided Freddie Mac and Fanny Mac were failing and needed bailing out. I don’t know how much that cost we taxpayers, but defending that decision cost $410,000,000. Freddie Mac, established in 1970, went broke in 39 years. Just couldn’t get it right. ? Manufacturers are so scared of being sued […]
The same day the news media was filled with snowfall warnings, our government issued warnings on ‘changes we should make right now!? I guarantee the snow warnings were heeded quicker and with more action than the ‘changes.? We were promised a foot of snow in one breath, and a promise of a shorter life if […]
Occasionally, ideas for columns are abundant, and sometimes there are only mental blanks. At those times (like now) I often refer back to my early life. Back to the days of backhouses, miles of up-hill walking through several feet of snow to 1-room schools and Mother’s treatments for maladies Some of the following would be […]
The flashlight was invented about 1898, according to my encyclopedia. Notice I didn’t have to go to the internet to find that fact. Also, notice I still refuse to capitalize the word internet. If there was an outernet would it have a capital O? My attention this week on the flashlight comes from the exposure […]