Jonesing for Attention (and Other Hot Takes)
My pen pal, like me a retired military officer, says he’s ready to quit reading and watching the news altogether, because everything’s political and both sides and so on.
Supertake Sunday
Not gonna be a 21st century Good German. Don’t you be one either. Resist.
The Least We Can Do in These Frightening Times
I kept my letters focused on pay, benefits, and healthcare — all of which seem suddenly to be on Trump & Musk’s chopping block — without which Donna and I would be destitute and homeless.
An Opinionated Ignoramus with a Captive Audience
Archie Bunker. That’s who’s in the White House.
If It Quacks Like a Nazi …
Monday, during the presidential inauguration ceremony in Washington DC, Elon Musk twice made outstretched, flat palm gestures with his right arm, widely interpreted as Nazi salutes.
Pardon?
I’m fine with Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter.
Chips Ahoy!
Donna and I married 59 years ago this day, the 2nd of December, 1965.
Waking to Chaos
Our dogs wake up at 5 a.m. and consequently so do we.