Trying to Understand.

Once again I find myself trying to navigate in a world where the rules are ever shifting, to and fro, with nothing quite fitting, and me spending more time scratching my head than nodding in agreement. I have a few basic rules to live by and one of those rules goes something like this... Not everything…

So, Is Communism Really So Bad?

From each according to his ability, to each according to his need. Well if you're fortunate enough to make it through the purge that always comes, you will learn one important truth about cute little communist slogans... It is shocking how little your new masters think you need. ws

You Win, You Win, You… Win.

Nagging works. Not at first, mind you, but like a slow grinding wheel, over time, little by little... Why do you have old civil war statues everywhere? Why do you bring God up all the time? Why do you question global warming? Why can't I kill my baby? Why can't folks from other countries come…

Careful Who You Follow.

Following. I think it's built into our DNA. And we are constantly making horrible choices. If you believe in evolution, you can see it in all the species. Leadership is taken by force and usually held the same way. Maybe leading is part of our DNA also, I don't know, but I do know this....…

Periods and Commas.

Some things are final. I worked for almost thirty one years for the same company, and I've spent the last three and a half years in retirement. I believe I can place a period there. There has never been a single day that I have wished that I had waited another year or two for…

Things You Can’t Say Out Loud

Taxidermy means never having to say goodbye. I prefer security over extravagance. Truth can be terrifying, but only to those who are terrified of the truth. Never underestimate the power of the bean counters. If there are TVs in hell, Hallmark is on every channel. Free carrots will always get you votes. Experts come and…

Winter is Coming…

How can it be the middle of November already? As I look to the east, and consider things, I'm wondering where fall ran off to. For central Kentucky, it's customary to have a couple of weeks dedicated to leaf removal and winter preparation, but there isn't a damn thing in this country that works like…

Little Things

In this month we set aside for giving thanks, I always peter out by the middle of the month. I don't know why, because I'm not less thankful in the middle of November, but I just seem to lose interest in sharing my blessings, because I know the day to day struggles of so many.…