A Fish Called Blob

A Fish Called Blob

World War II ended with the USA alone in the winner circle. By any measurement, America won that war. Not because we suffered longest; not because we fought hardest and sacrificed most; and not because we absorbed the greatest losses while meting out the most damage...
History On Parade

History On Parade

I keep waiting for the recent “Open Carry” movement in Texas to spark an impromptu firefight at some surburban shopping center. Can you imagine how the media would react? “Terror in the aisles at Golden Corral: hot brass sizzles in the country gravy...
Ground Floor, Going Down

Ground Floor, Going Down

Many Americans remain up-in-arms over the recent Supreme Court Hobby Lobby decision; at least the ongoing barrage of angry memes inundating my social media seems to indicate that. So maybe it might not be too out-of-line for me to hazard a few more words on that...
Everybody Wins

Everybody Wins

The internet scammers who mine social media are getting seriously bold and stupid these days. For a long time we’ve encountered silly click bait— “Like this if you love your country!” and “Share this if you believe in Jesus!” Those gave...
Bombs Bursting In Air

Bombs Bursting In Air

Tomorrow is the 238th anniversary of the formal adoption of the American Declaration of Independence, a groundbreaking document that launched the fledgling USA on the path to liberty from British rule. The acceptance of that document by contentious representatives...
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter

At some point in the future, everyone currently screaming and wailing (or celebrating and pontificating) about yesterday’s SCOTUS decision (BURWELL, SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ET AL. v. HOBBY LOBBY STORES, INC.) might gradually come to realize that...