JANUARY 15, 2026

“We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.” –Martin Luther King, Jr. Today is the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.  Reverend King is remembered most for his fight against government mandated racism, usually in the form of segregation.  He famously spoke of a day when his childrenContinue reading “JANUARY 15, 2026”

JANUARY 14, 2026

American Democrats are unquestionably the party of socialism. Everything the Democrat Party stands for today involves restricting your freedoms, and giving them more power over your lives. So what are you going to do about it? Chase Spears has some thoughts on this question. Please read carefully, and then act accordingly. I’m Done Lamenting; YouContinue reading “JANUARY 14, 2026”

JANUARY 13, 2026

From Tehran to my birthplace of Minneapolis, people are rising up against systems that wield violence without accountability.  In Iran, brave protestors confront a far-right theocratic regime that crushes dissent and denies basic freedoms. Here at home, tens of thousands are marching after the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good- demanding justice, transparency, and anContinue reading “JANUARY 13, 2026”

JANUARY 12, 2026

“Democracy means government by discussion but it is only effective if you can stop people talking.” –Clement Attlee. I find myself back in Northern Virginia, after a very pleasant time in Southside Virginia. I broke a long-standing rule, and drove North on Sunday. Which is usually a fool’s errand, given the number of Yankees returningContinue reading “JANUARY 12, 2026”

JANUARY 9, 2026

“Conscience is the inner voice that warns us somebody may be looking.” –H.L. Mencken. I am safely ensconced in Chatmoss, awaiting English, Holland, and Dudley’s arrival this afternoon. The forecast is for warmer temperatures, and rain. That is just fine. I will never complain about warmer temperatures, especially in January. And we need the rain.Continue reading “JANUARY 9, 2026”

JANUARY 8, 2026

“Don’t just do something—stand there.” –President Ronald W. Reagan. Later this evening I am traveling to beautiful, bucolic Southside, hoping for a restful weekend, after my exhausting Christmas. The Club reopens tomorrow, and there is a party to attend. Hmmm. I may need to return to work to get that much needed rest. My leisureContinue reading “JANUARY 8, 2026”

JANUARY 5, 2026

“And the angel said unto them, ‘Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.’” –Luke 2:10. Christmas ends today. Sigh. It was a wonderful celebration. I cannot wait til next year! Following air strikes in Caracas, Venezuela, the United States military captured Venezuelan President NicolasContinue reading “JANUARY 5, 2026”