This morning while enjoying a nice hot cup of soup with the mercury outside reading in the eighties, I had a bout of epiphany. At first I wondered if I was suffering form some sort of mental seizure, but no it was one of those moments when my mind took a leap and then a … Continue reading
I was wondering, lately, whatever happened to California and its assorted problems? Gov. Jerry Brown has now been in office since Jan. 3, 2011 and, may I say, what a stellar job he’s doing for folks living in a state that represents the seventh largest economy in the World! After some ground breaking action on … Continue reading
Even while America continues to prosecute a war that has gone on for over a decade at a cost of trillions of dollars, our crumbling internal infrastructure is now accelerating at a record pace. It seems no matter where you travel in the US these days; the signs of decay and disrepair are evident. Crumbling … Continue reading
While everyone can agree that the health of the young is important, a recent law that takes effect in Arkansas sends shivers up my spine. The so-called Nanny Law which takes effect statewide today makes it illegal to smoke on a car with children under the age of 14. This law replaces one that banned … Continue reading
[May 2011 Forsyth Missouri] – While other popular recreational locations are still deep under water, Empire Park is open for business. After record rainfall fell over much of southern Missouri during the later part of April, much of the area near rivers and streams is still under water. This is especially true of the parks … Continue reading
For five dollars and change, I decided to depart from good culinary sense and bought a Big Mac and small fry this date. My first such sandwich since a couple of years ago. While the taste was all I remember it to be, I can see why so many of us carry around those extra … Continue reading
Crude prices will touch $200 a barrel (up to $8 a gallon US) if the Arab revolution spreads to Saudi Arabia, the Center for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) said on Friday. ‘… the revolutions around the Arab world have pushed up the price of oil which had temporarily stabilized at $116 yesterday. This is … Continue reading
Has the focus of the Tucson Arizona shooting been misdirected? Yes, I think it has! More and more, I find my mouth hanging open as I watch the media circus that circles around everyone in the wake of the disaster that occurred in front of a Safeway store in Arizona. Jared Loughner is apparently a … Continue reading
If you get caught stealing in this progressive state, be prepared to serve two or more life sentences. That is unless you develop an expensive illness at which point the state will grant you immediate parole. That’s basically what happened to two sisters named Gladys and Jamie Scott in a case that has drawn national … Continue reading
I feel certain that charges lodged against Christine O’Donnell, a former Tea Party candidate, concerning the misuse of funds are really meant to send a clear message to anyone who dares challenge the political status quo in Washington. Run for office and the Feds will get you and eliminate you. As the country continues to … Continue reading
