Summertime…and the living is hot, wet, and not that easy
Monday, August 8, 2022
We can have fun…in moderation…but the oppressive heat and humidity are both a pain in the ass and a health hazard. Of course, that’s hard
It’s Friday. Time for music on the streets (if weather permits)
Friday, August 5, 2022
Mother Nature is threatening afternoon and early evening thunderstorms that could waylay music that is a Friday staple on Locust Street in Floyd on during
Fading away as I lose the battle of old age
Monday, August 1, 2022
The combined bastards of old-age and depression are winning in the Summer of Hell, aided by climate change, oppressive heat and out-of-control inflation.
Ripoffs at gas pumps in Floyd
Friday, July 22, 2022
At a Sheetz station in Christiansburg Tuesday, we paid $4.49.99 a gallon for premium gas for Amy’s car — a price that is less than
Birthday of a best friend, partner, and wife
Saturday, July 16, 2022
Birthday today for my best friend, partner, and wife. Amy Davis and I were introduced formally in 1977 in Illinois when we met with Alton
A sad America where holidays include mass murder
Thursday, July 7, 2022
A psychotic 21-year-old who was known as a threat managed to buy two assault-style weapons and other guns before murdering seven and wounding many more in a July 4th parade in Highland Park, IL.
A video look at July 4th (good and bad)
Monday, July 4, 2022
Trying to find something good to celebrate on this Independence Day.
The right-wing’s all out war on women and sex
Saturday, July 2, 2022
Dumping Roe v. Wade was more than making it more difficult to have a legal abortion in America. It also scaled back the necessary rights of women
Independence Day: Do we really have anything to celebrate?
Friday, July 1, 2022
Many could argue that America today is not independent or free. We are a divided nation controlled by hate and distrust. Why?
Old age, old memories, and some hope
Thursday, June 30, 2022
The limitations that arrive as one gets older becomes a deterrent and a need to ward off depression and try to keep a positive outlook