Yesterday was our day to shop for some supplies. We do this about every two weeks and we are really careful to avoid situations that are risky in terms of catching covid-19. In the weeks since we were out last, our State of Washington has been emphasizing the use of cloth face masks when we …
We hear a lot of talk these days about how “we have to reopen our economy” and we generally don’t hear an explanation for the statement – it’s just a given, we have to do it. Have you ever wondered what unregulated, unfettered, capitalism would look like? Look around, and notice that the Trump Administration …
Recently, while we have been social distancing, my seventy sixth birthday arrived. I can remember younger times when I really didn’t think I would achieve this milestone in life so I am thrilled with my situation and I would like to celebrate just a little bit. Then I start to think about this coronavirus pandemic …
Almost four years ago, on the morning after our Presidential Election, I wrote the following post which I titled Say What? In a few months we will have the opportunity to elect another President and I thought it might be informative to consider some of the character traits that were obvious to us in the …
My first point of confusion is found in their willingness to sacrifice my life on the altar of their wallet. We all want to be able to work and play safely, but these protests are giving the coronavirus transmission opportunities that will only make matters worse. My second point of confusion is found in their …
I’m hearing little side conversations that suggest to me some people think the President can change the date of our coming presidential election. The suggestion is offered that the coronavirus pandemic could be the motivating reason for such a change. Well, somebody must have been napping during civics class – let’s take a look. The …
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During my lifetime I have been privileged to see Mother Nature at her finest. The aftermath of Mt. St. Helens and the destruction left in the wake of a tornado. Sustained winds at sea that held a ship over several degrees of listing attitude and prevented it from returning to an upright orientation. And, there …
Since early in January we have been increasingly concerned about Coronavirus. From the beginning we tried to compare it to some other disease in our history, but alas, it is new and unique and not willing to be compared to other viruses we have some experience fighting. Most importantly, because none of us have ever …
It is time to call ‘em like I see ‘em following this latest school shooting in Florida. To the NRA as an organization, its Officers and its Members; YOU HAVE BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS. You may not have been the one who lobbied Congress to do nothing following the prior shootings in our American schools, …
Recently, I have been spending a lot of my thought time on race and racism as we observe it in our current American community. You would be right if you think I came to this as a result of our 2016 Presidential Election and all that has transpired since. I had previously been comfortable in …
