When I was a child there were a lot of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers movies shown on TV. I probably saw all of them (some, many many times), and I loved them. Most of these movies displayed Astaire and … Continue reading →
Or maybe ever. They will remain my Roads Not Taken. I’m sure the scenery is lovely for the most part. But I’ll watch the videos instead: General rule of thumb: stay away from roads designated “highway of death” or with … Continue reading →
The story “The Man Without a Country” used to be standard reading matter for seventh graders. In fact, it was the first “real” book—as opposed to those tedious Dick and Jane readers—that I was assigned in school. It was exciting … Continue reading →
I’ve posted this song before, but I think it bears repeating, especially on Memorial Day. It’s Tim McGraw’s extraordinarily moving song “If You’re Reading This:” If you’re readin’ this My momma’s sittin’ there Looks like I only got a one … Continue reading →
Pledge week is over. I am deeply grateful for every penny that was donated. So thank you all, very very much. Of course, even if my official solicitations have ended for now, you can contribute any time the spirit moves … Continue reading →
[Please SCROLL DOWN for newer posts. This is my last call for fundraising this cycle. I usually do this two times a year, but there’s no reason you have to limit yourselves to pledge drive time. I give profuse thanks … Continue reading →
[NOTE: This is a somewhat-edited version of a post that first appeared in December of 2006.] Make no mistake about it: if those leftists who defend Islamist terrorists and the regimes that sponsor them and deplore US efforts to stop … Continue reading →
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Continue reading →This. I’m a dog lover. But in a situation like the one described, every stray dog needs to be put down. And even that won’t solve the problem. But it would help.
Continue reading →[NOTE: This is a repeat of what has become my annual Mother’s Day post. It was written while my mother was still alive.] Okay, who are these three dark beauties? A hint: one of them is the very first picture … Continue reading →
Indeed, they are. But you probably already knew that.
Continue reading →I seldom leave remarks, however i did a few searching and wound up here. And I do have a few questions for you if it’s allright. Could it be simply me or does it look like a few of the … Continue reading →