…it seems impossible to believe we would re-elect a mediocre reactionary out to “fundamentally transform” our success into failure. But we did, and that’s — well, let’s call it “less than cheering.”
On the other hand…
Three in the Head
I carried a gun in New York City for more than a decade — back when there were thousands of murders a year and the Bronx led the nation in killings. On at least four occasions, that gun saved my life, and in a couple of instances, the lives of people who were with me at the time.
Charles Durning, (1923- 2012), R.I.P., Dances Out Doin’ The Sidestep
Before he began his acting career, Durning served with distinction during WWII. He was amongst the first wave of American soldiers to storm Omaha Beach on D-Day. Durning also fought in the Battle of the Bulge in which he was one of only three American soldiers to survive the Malmedy massacre. Durning earned three Purple Hearts and a Silver Star for his service.
Christmas, 2012
“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this …
MusiCorps-Musical Miracles For Wounded Vets
It is difficult to imagine the life of a severely wounded warrior recovering at Walter Reed. Wounded in Iraq or Afghanistan, many have had their lives blown up in every sense of the word. Musicorps is an intensive music rehabilitation program that helps them recover their lives.
Sandy Hook: Basic Questions, Basic Answers
Question: What could anyone do to protect the lives of innocents in a situation like the Newtown CT shooting?
Ode To The Welfare State, 1949
Mr. Truman’s St. Paul MN pie-for-everybody speech last night reminded us that, at the tail-end of the recent session of Congress….
Michigan Upholds the Right To Work, and the Unions Go For Blood, Real Blood
As union-ravaged Michigan moves bravely toward becoming a Right To Work state, one is treated to the union violence unleashed against any move toward allowing to people work outside the unions.