I believe that The United States of America is currently a great nation and has always been a great nation. It’s great, not because of our wealth, our military might and prowess, geographic location, our resources or our political leaders, but because the government it is based in high ideals such as law, order, justice, …
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Separating Parent and Child Immigrants Not a Democrat Policy
Contrary to what the current administration and many conservative officials and pundits claim, there is no law forcing the separation of immigrant parents and children. http://www.politifact.com/punditfact/statements/2018/jun/21/blog-posting/no-bill-clinton-law-separating-families/
Danger for America, But Hope Endures
I believe that the United States of America is in existential danger from several sources. There is danger from a foreign power who has meddled in our last presidential election and seeks to undermine our very democracy by sowing doubt and distrust among us. We have a President who seeks to divide us, one from …
Another Year
Well, 2017 is over and I’m not sorry to see it go. For me, personally, the year had its ups and downs. It included new carpet, work successes, a three week bout with debilitating digestive issues (food poisoning or some nasty bug). As a country, I feel that 2017 was an awful year. In that …
Happy Holidays
To all people who who are proclaiming that they are grateful that they can again say “Merry Christmas” at this time of year, I ask, “Who ever told you that you can’t?” The fact that many individuals, businesses and government institutions choose to greet people with “Happy Holidays” instead, doesn’t diminish the expression of your …
New Year's Day 2017 – Mixed emotions
Today is the first day of a new year. I have mixed emotions about the move from 2016 to 2017. On a personal level, 2016 was a pretty good year for me. My work is going well. I was able to complete some major projects. I really like and respect my manager and she holds …
You have a right…
Today, as I was filling my gas tank, I had strong reaction to something I heard coming from another car there. The driver of that car was also filing his gas tank but was also loudly playing his stereo. What I heard from it bothered and offended me. I’m no fan of rap music, but …
Examining the Bible – Matthew 1
(Bible text is taken from the NIV version of the Bible as found on BibleGateway.com) The Genealogy of Jesus the Messiah 1 This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah1 the son of David, the son of Abraham: 2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his …
Rehearsal
I’m at rehearsal now for the weekend performance of Greg Sanders and Friends (with the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus).
Big decision
After 50 years, I’ve finally decided to become a homeowner. It’s exciting and scary at the same time. I’ve put in an offer for a condo. I’ve already been pre-approved for the loan. It’s at a great price and at 3.5% interest rate. My payment’s (everything included) will only be about $170 more a month …