I was at a rather politically charged event recently, whereat the moderater was trying to keep a tight leash on the Q&A session. One particular member of the audience stood up, took the mic and gave no indication of asking a question, instead going on a very practiced, apparently emotional plea, paraphrased, “I want everyone […]

A lot has been said recently regarding the costs of public education and society’s respect or lack thereof for teachers. And as usual, the foaming sea of all that is said misses most of the points and devolves into the normal tried-and-true political battle of unexamined, preexisting emotions that are the core of Red vs. […]

Did I ever tell you about… I announce today, on the eve of nothing in particular, while we stand at the cusp of nothing more than a few minutes from now, the dawn of a new triumvirate. No figurative language or symbolism here, my friends, I speak directly of that governmental force, a three wheeled […]

What a day it could have been. Had the football games had any good teams in them, I might have worn my TV out. Still, the touchy-feely, teeth-baring, love-in format of the back-to-back debates were enough to keep me busy until my attention ran out of steam. Having not watched network news for some time, […]