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
Remembering dad: Tommy Thompson
Sunday, June 19, 2022
My dad died when I was very young, so memories of him were provided by others
Losing the race with old age
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
A rambunctious lifestyle, combined with an aging body that is breaking down, is a recipe for trouble.
Without fuel, you and your car won’t go
Friday, June 10, 2022
Drivers who earn less than $50,000 a year say they cannot afford to fill their cars with a full tank of gas as gas prices soar
Hello, my name is Doug and I’m an alcoholic
Monday, June 6, 2022
It has been 28 years since my last drink