politics
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This week marks the saddest day in any warfare that has ever occured–the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. There really isn’t much to say. Hiroshima was bombed August 6, 1945. 70,000-100,000 people died instantly. Children, parents, innocent people who just enjoyed the cherry blossoms. By the end of the year, 200,000 people in total… Read more
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It’s about that time of the year where people flood to the beach with a good mystery, romance, political book, or even snuggle in the sand with a bit of Shakespeare. Oh, but wait a minute are you allowed to do that anymore? “A Study in Scarlet” by Arthur Conan Doyle–BANNED “Fifty Shades of Grey”… Read more
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(SHORT VERSION) I realized as I wrote and researched for my first “Pro-Life?” blog entry it was a bit long, so I decided to create a semi-shorter version. I do encourage you to take time to read the long version. This may not be as clear and certainly not as thorough because I will mainly… Read more
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(LONG VERSION) There is a shorter version of this blog post. With the recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), there were some cuts in there that seemed regressive to me. This blog is not meant to be a political argument, just a statement of curiosity. In February, 47 made a White… Read more
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People always talk about the end of days or World War III is coming soon or global climate change and the melting of the polar ice caps, plus the warming of the Earth, which is already affecting Africa. I don’t watch the news anymore because it makes me too sad. The footage is graphic and… Read more
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On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress had riflemen sign up to create the Continental Army. 2025 marks the Army’s 250th birthday. Happy Birthday to all the brave men and women who have served our country with their lives and continue to do so! Unfortunately, this amazing milestone is being overshadowed by President Donald Trump’s… Read more
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Actually I don’t hold global warming or more accurately, global climate change, as a laughing matter at all. According to the United Nations, global climate change “refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Such shifts can be natural, due to changes in the sun’s activity or large volcanic eruptions. But since the 1800s, human… Read more
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People are still upset by the result of the presidential election. World leaders rushed to congratulate Donald J. Trump on his win as the 47th president of the United States. Right wing leaders were overjoyed he was still in office, others congratulated him with dignity but perhaps not with as much glee. “Those on the… Read more
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