Just Donated to Barack’s Campaign – What’s Elite About That?
It’s a shame that Rev. Wright turned on Barack Obama this past week and is trying so desperately to sabotage Obama’s presidential campaign. Won’t know the real answers behind his public meltdown for years, I’m sure. Meanwhile, no one cares that John McCain proudly accepted the endorsement of a whacked-out preacher who blames the sins [...]
Holy Smoke
Mom returned recently from Medjugorje. She endured a good deal of ribbing from Husband with her usual good-natured laugh. Good thing. A real fanatic would’ve killed him. Him: Did you have a good time? Her: It’s not about having a good time. It’s about a spiritual journey you have to feel with an open heart [...]
According to Each Child’s Needs
One of my online buddies recently posted about his own quandary and it hit home. Like me, Dave’s trying to decide between public and private school for his kids. For the last five years, I’ve taught in public schools and so I’ve listened to arguments for and against all the different choices regarding how to [...]
Where are all the blossoms? Isn’t springtime supposed to be a rebirth? Why is everything so dead and dry?
I spent an inordinate amount of time outdoors this past week. I do not enjoy outdoor activity of any kind. My skin, hair, and temperment are better suited for temperature-controlled rooms adorned with artwork and interesting people who buy me drinks while we discuss the ways in which George W. Bush has destroyed the middle [...]
I’ve Got Subway on my Mind
Last night Oldest got on the phone with my brother to complain about a tummy ache. “It’s the matzoh, Uncle Mike. I’m all bound up.” Husband suggested we stop the whole “kosher for Passover nonsense before someone busts a colon.” Brother concurred. “What kind of religion makes you eat stale cardboard for eight days straight?” [...]
Fun Conversations with Co-Workers – Ongoing
Co-Worker #1: I was talking with one of our students, Zed*, and we were discussing lies and how terrible they are and I mentioned George Washington never telling a lie and the cherry tree and Zed had no idea what I was talking about. Me: Okay. Co-Worker #1: Social Studies teachers don’t teach about George [...]
What a Whopper
There is a human rights crisis in Florida’s fields. Farm laborers are being paid poverty wages while working long hours without overtime pay. There is even physical abuse and wage fraud by crew leaders, supervisors, and growers. There is a simple solution. Workers have asked Burger King to pay just one penny more per pound [...]
An Assignment
A local paper asked me to write a few words for each of the three major candidates, as if they were being sworn in as President on Inauguration Day. This is what I sent them: John McCain: “They said the nation wouldn’t support an old man out of touch with reality. They said people would [...]
I Thought Living in Florida during the 2000 Elections Was Embarrassing -
But that was before I moved to Colorado Springs. My community actually voted for this guy. Where are all the Republican pundits who pounced on Obama for saying that Pennsylvania voters are bitter? Why aren’t they condemning a truly elitist remark? Then there’s this – a musical about life in The Springs. “The things people [...]
Big Day
This happened last week, but I wanted to run it today to show where my support is at. Any leader who can reference historical figures one day and Jay-Z the next… is my kind of candidate. To my Pennsylvania peeps, don’t forget to vote!
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