I just read a book on General Patton, full of photos taken by him.  Before this I did not know that he was much more than a famous general.  He competed in the Olympics, wrote poetry, was a champion horseman and many more things. I did know, though, that he loved this country.  Happily he is not here to see the America of today, a seriously divided country whose people have lost their precious … [Read more...]

We have been misled by “experts in charge” about what to do about the COVID pandemic.  They have avoided providing information that measures the risk, perhaps in terms of probability, from any specific behavior – leaving the impression that any exposure to certain people and places would trigger another case.  They seem to be in collusion with the people who take every opportunity to stoke fear … [Read more...]

The Familia Lodato, the one started by Sylvia and me so many decades ago, spent four days together in the San Diego area a couple of weeks ago.  It was a glorious time, extremely well planned, with terrific venues, lots of laughter, warm discussions and a whole lot more. Most important it was a family thing.  We have a grandma and grandpa, fathers and mothers, sons and daughters, grandsons and … [Read more...]