The Bull in The China Shop Syndrome

I must admit this was an intriguing piece, one that took on a life of its own. I unknowingly criticized another’s work one day, and soon after a coworker pointed out the error of my ways.  After giving that some thought, I said he was right and apologized to the...

Murderous Discourse

There’s an annual event held in Washington, ever since 1909, called the Congressional Baseball Game.  Proceeds from the event are donated to charity and the players are members of Congress.  There’s a team of Republicans and their opponents are Democrats. For years,...

Carnage Of a Throwaway Society

President Lyndon Baines Johnson initiated subsidies to eradicate poverty and social injustice in 1964 that were labeled “The Great Society.”  Instead of being a blessing they actually have been a curse for those who’ve come in contact with them.  The fatherless rate...

Not A Quitter

Whoever said, “Life’s a bowl of cherries” was either jokin’ or crazy – maybe both. I remember an old guy I used to see around town who’d say, “Piece of cake,” every time I asked him how it was goin.’  To be honest, he always had the persona he’d just...

Political Correctness Equates to the Theft of a Voice

With the aid of Facebook, I found a couple high school buddies I hadn’t spoken to in some 30 years.  We were able to meet up and reminisce about old times.  Both were surprised to learn I became a syndicated columnist.  Brian suggested I write a piece about Political...