The Glorious 4th, 2025 Edition
Happy Independence Day?
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.
Monday Bag o’ News
A note from Polly, left in an empty plastic container by the sink: “Where’s the split pea soup? There was a WHOLE CONTAINER!” Sorry, kiddo, I cooked it and I polished off the leftovers.
Observations, Rants, Updates
I’m guessing this pilot’s pucker factor was off the charts.
Writing in the Age of MAGA
The AP Stylebook and I go back a long way.
It Came Out of Hunter Biden’s Bathroom*
This entire “presidency” is like being tied to a chair and watching a toddler play with a loaded pistol.
An Opinionated Ignoramus with a Captive Audience
Archie Bunker. That’s who’s in the White House.
Love Porg Long Time
Give big space to the festive dog that makes sport in the roadway. Avoid entanglement of dog with your wheel spokes.