Well, this here is a new year, folks. And 2005, like every year before needs a good conspiracy. Personally, I really don’t give a rat’s behind about whether or not Lee Harvey Oswald acted by himself or with the mob or the CIA or the Russkies when he killed President Kennedy in 1963. Or, for […]
Five years ago, on June 18, 2003 I wrote about elections. The big gripe, school elections being alone during the year. Since, I am happy to report, a number of schools have changed their elections to coincide with general elections. Others like Clarkston and Lake Orion continue to waste taxpayer money, have their own elections, […]
Sometimes all signs point to one thing. Something. A thing you’re ‘sposed to do or say. And sometimes that something is to do not a gol-darned thing at all. Unfortunately for you all, this isn’t one of those do-nothing times. As it is many times with me, when the stars align themselves just right, it […]
My wife Jennie is always vigilant for possible column fodder for her very own husband. What follows she sent to me on April 6, 2004 at 9:24 a.m. If it is all true it would be very interesting reading. If it isn’t true, it is still interesting. So, as we say ciao to the year […]
So, I reminded Young Master Sean Rush on Monday, that next week school starts. He was taken back. ‘What?? the 12-year-old asked. ‘Yep, come Tuesday it’s back to the books for you,? I replied, probably with a snarky chuckle attached. All public schools in the state start the day after Labor Day, though some private […]
Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ. The idea of Christ, of humanity, of goodness is something that fills me with warmth. People smile more. They are more friendly. They tend to give more of themselves, for no other reason than it feels good to give. And, from that full feeling of warmth and goodness comes […]
The other day I was walking in a local parking lot and I saw a dirty old penny. It was dinged up pretty good so, it had been run over a few times. Despite the fact President Lincoln’s face was turned down, I bent over and picked it up and slid it in my pants […]
Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ. The idea of Christ, of humanity, of goodness is something that fills me with warmth. People smile more. They are more friendly. They tend to give more of themselves, for no other reason than it feels good to give. And, from that full feeling of warmth and goodness comes […]
As I look back upon the thrilling holidays of yesteryear, I have come to believe those Christmases Past were magical. They were always white with snow. Everything sparkled. No strife. No sadness, only smiles and love. * * * While watching the 34th annual showing of Rankin-Bass? animated ‘classic,? Santa Claus is Comin? To Town, […]
You know, some where, some way, some how trying to remain calm, keep your cool and reason just doesn’t cut the mustard. Sometimes it is just easy to let your hair hang down and have fun. Some time ago (years in fact) I received these e-mail dandies. And remember: smile! * * * 20 Ways […]