Who to Support?

Sometimes it's a no-brainer:   Anyone but Trump.  I'm sure there's someone worse, but I don't know who and they aren't running anyway.  But who to support?  Especially in local races, it's not always easy.  This year, for me at least, it is. A while ago I hung a rainbow flag from my house.  Shortly … Continue reading Who to Support?

Elizabeth Warren’s Problem

Elizabeth Warren has a problem.  This was pretty apparent in last week's debate.  Perhaps dilemma is a better word.  She was asked if she'll raise taxes to pay for the proposed "Medicare for All".  She didn't answer.  And here's the problem:  She can't answer without creating talking points for attack ads and scathing Tweets.  The … Continue reading Elizabeth Warren’s Problem

Today is my 59th birthday

During my workout I started watching this movie: Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland   So what do I want or my birthday? Say her name.   Say Sandra Bland   Say Atatiana Jefferson   Say Amber Guyger   Say Amadou Diallo   Say Freddie Gray.   Say enough is enough. … Continue reading Today is my 59th birthday

They Deserve Better

I don't know the number.  The numbers.  They are anecdotal.  I've read that seven veterans of our wars in Afghanistan and Iraq take their lives each day.  EVERY DAY.  Someone else told me it's TWENTY.  I don't know the number.  I can't find a reliable source. Want to say it's a conspiracy to hide the … Continue reading They Deserve Better