Author Archives: Glen Franklin Koontz

“Power does not corrupt.  Fear corrupts . . . perhaps the fear of a loss of power.” –John Steinbeck. “In the present case it is a little inaccurate to say I hate everything.  I am strongly in favor of common sense, common honesty and common decency.  This makes me forever ineligible to any public officeContinue reading “NOVEMBER 10, 2025”

Today is a bonus edition of The Observations. I found Scott McKay’s article reacting to last Tuesday’s elections to be thought provoking. I do not endorse everything contained in this article (published on November 5, 2025 in The American Spectator), but it is spot on in many respects, and it should lead to greater focusContinue reading “NOVEMBER 8, 2025”

“Democrats know that as long as you depend on them, you’ll vote for them — and that’s exactly how they like it.  It’s ridiculous to have so many people count on the government, and have one party say, ‘No, we aren’t going to open it up.’ That’s unfair. What I see what the government isContinue reading “NOVEMBER 7, 2025”

For all the money spent on education in this country–and it is a lot of money–we are an ignorant people. High school students routinely graduate without being able to read, do basic math, or write a cogent sentence. Scores of college graduates know more about identity politics than in the true meaning of the Constitution’sContinue reading “NOVEMBER 6, 2025”

Congratulations Virginia! You have elected a pasty white, radical socialist. Because Abigail Spanberger (D.) is no moderate. You ignorant voters, particularly in Northern Virginia, are going to get what’s coming to you. And I hope you get it good and hard. What should Virginians expect? Boys showering with girls, and competing in girls sports. AbortionContinue reading “NOVEMBER 5, 2025”

It is election day in Virginia, New Jersey, California, and New York City. We urge everyone to vote, irrespective of party affiliation or political views. However, if lines are long, and voting is too inconvenient today, we urge our Democrat friends to return home, and go back to vote tomorrow. We guarantee the lines willContinue reading “NOVEMBER 4, 2025”

“There are three things I learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics, and The Great Pumpkin.” –Linus (It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown). The Sun was bright last Friday, and the wind was blowing, which dried the course up considerably. By Saturday morning, the wind was gone, and the temperatures were moderate. This continuedContinue reading “NOVEMBER 3, 2025”

“October extinguished itself in a rush of howling winds and driving rain and November arrived, cold as frozen iron, with hard frosts every morning and icy drafts that bit at exposed hands and faces.” –J. K. Rowling. “Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly handContinue reading “OCTOBER 31, 2025”

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying good-bye so hard.” “If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart and I’ll stay there forever.” –Winnie The Pooh Today is my Father’s birthday.  If he were alive, he would be 103 years old.  And still tellingContinue reading “OCTOBER 30, 2025”

GOOD MORNING DRU! A cold rain continues to gently fall in Southside. I went out to attend court yesterday, and to run errands. It was good to be back inside the house. Today, having finished editing and writing The Observations, I am driving down to Staunton for court. I hope to be back by earlyContinue reading “OCTOBER 29, 2025”