I’m bewildered by how bad things are in the world, the country, universities, everywhere. I easily identify with the Belgian farmer, during the 30 Years War, tilling his few acres, while titanic forces caused destruction around him, and feeling that is some way it would effect his life. … [Read more...]
My Mafia Connection?
My Mafia Connection? In 1976 my brother Tom and I threw a 50th wedding anniversary party for our mother and father and of course all of the relatives were invited. While standing at the bar I overheard a couple of my cousins talking about our Uncle Joseph, someone I had not known because he died 5 years before I was born. They said something about Uncle Joe being in the Mafia and that he was … [Read more...]
Addendum to my plea to Democrats
In March 2017, I wrote that I was worried that the Democrat Party was in danger of becoming even more irrelevant than it had already become and that I was convinced that that was bad for the country. Two things have happened since then that cause me to reinforce that plea. The situation for Democrats is even worse than I portrayed in my earlier Think Piece. First, influenced by an article in … [Read more...]
Looking Back
Looking Back On my 80th birthday, some years ago, I realized that I was as happy as I’d ever been. How could that be? Maybe because I was in love. I not only loved Sylvia but I was in love with her. Still am. Being 80 and in love has got to be worth a lot of happiness points. Another factor is that our four kids turned out so well. In fact they are among the finest people I have ever … [Read more...]
Perhaps my best round of golf ever
Perhaps My Best Round of Golf Ever I’ve been playing golf for over 75 years. About every decade or so I would shoot a really good score. I’ve had several 78s and 3 holes-in-one. The other day was one for the books. Just 18 days until my 85th birthday and I shot a 74. It was a brisk cool day and there was little wind. Over the first 12 holes I had one birdie, 9 pars and 2 bogies. On the … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Think Piece
Think Piece on the Supreme Court In my opinion there is a lot wrong with way the three branches of our government are functioning. The executive branch has been occupied by incompetent presidents for too long – at least one of whom had absolutely no management experience before assuming the presidency. All recent presidents have usurped too much power and have battled the other two branches … [Read more...]
Democrats: Get off your duff and do something
Democrats: Get off your duffs and do something Before it is too late I’ve never been a Democrat and I’m not Republican. I’m just a soon-to-be 85 year old guy that doesn’t want to see the Democrats become even more irrelevant than they are now. That would be bad for the country. We have significant problems and our country is in decline. Instead of offering solutions, democrats are … [Read more...]
Aggressive Stupidity
Aggressive Stupidity I haven’t been a supporter of the “Grand Old Party” for at least 5 years and I didn’t vote for the current President. Nor am I a Democrat. But I’m worried that Democrats are behaving so irrationally that they will become even more irrelevant and we will have, essentially, a one party system. The Democrats’ politics of obstruction, division and anger is going to be very … [Read more...]
Life’s Truths
Over almost 85 years, I've formulated the following Truths that I recommend others think about: Truth #1: Nobody knows what they are talking about. Truth #2: Almost all Hollywood stuff is trash. Truth #3: If you don’t believe Truth #2, you are guilty of Truth #1. As proof, read the LA Times. … [Read more...]
Relationships in a Nutshell
_ If you want to have friends, you must be a friend. _ If you want people to be loyal to you, you must be loyal. _ If you want to be interesting, you must be interested. … [Read more...]