Thoughts and opinions with a Southern point of view
I find that the older I get, the less likely I am to venture into “new things”. I’ve also noticed that I become more frustrated and irritated when my ventures don’t turn out as planned. That’s one of the many reasons I wonder how in the world Bernie and his handlers think he’s going to …
As my dear old Granny used to say, “even a blind hog will root an acorn every now and then”. The “blind hog” theory can be applied to a lot of professions. I think one profession/industry that has done more disservice to the world by ignoring the tools at hand, is the automobile industry. Before …
There are many things in life that should bear close scrutiny. Religion is one of them. I took a look inside of the belly of the beast of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the other day. It was not a pretty sight. The pictures of men with their families, where you …
I happen to read Elizabeth Warren’s book, “A Fighting Chance”, this week. Let me tell you right off, the best candidate for president is not in the race. I am so impressed with Elizabeth Warren’s accomplishments and her dedication to public service that I’d start a fan club. That is, if I didn’t mind cleaning …
I took the opportunity to watch a documentary last night. The Showtime Network was offering a free preview to try to entice us DirectTv users to subscribe to their service. I took them up on the offer by watching “Prophet’s Prey” for free. I went into viewing the movie as a mildly interested party. Well, …
What a gorgeous day today and another scheduled for tomorrow. Looks like we’ve turned the corner on Winter, at least until we get our customary blizzard in late March. Just when you think it’s safe to start doing some gardening, Mother Nature will throw you a curve. She just wants to let you know who’s …
On the anniversary of the great SnowJam 2014, I’m going to take the opportunity to wax eloquently on the current state of non-public servants running for political office, and the ones who play them on TV. For those of you who don’t remember, on January 29, 2014, the collective officials of the state of Georgia …
The cold temperatures have increased the usage of the gym I attend by about ten fold. I’ve not seen many of these folks on my daily walks around my neighborhood, and I try to walk twice a day, rain or shine. Either they’ve been going to another gym to do their workouts, or they are …
I have taken Martin Luther King day off, like I suspect any good American should. It’s definitely a holiday from mail delivery, and the bank is closed. Walmart is open. As an act of civil disobedience, or contrariness, I searched Walmart’s directory online and found that the Walmart store in Atlanta, on Martin Luther King …
President Obama gave his State of the Union address last night, and he took the opportunity to correct some of the labels being thrown on his administration by the Donald and others. I watched the President and I saw a man who projected, “thank God this is the last time I’m going to have to …