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“I stand for straight Americanism unconditioned and unqualified, and I stand against every form of hyphenated Americanism. I do not speak of the hyphen when it is employed as a mere convenience, although personally, I like to avoid its use even in such manner. I speak and condemn its use whenever it represents an effortContinue reading “FEBRUARY 1, 2026”

“The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.” –The Tao Of Frank. If one listens to Democrats–the mainstream media and elected officials–the U.S. economy is in a freefall, worse than China Joe’s, perhaps worse than in the history of the country. Of course, all of this FAKE NEWS! It is unimaginableContinue reading “JANUARY 31, 2026”

“No matter how big a hammer you use, you cannot pound common sense into stupid people.” –The Tao Of Frank. This Sunday marks the beginning of the Pre-Lenten season. The three Sundays before Ash Wednesday are named by their relation to Easter Day. Thus Septuagesima falls approximately seventy days before Easter, Sexagesima sixty days, and QuinquagesimaContinue reading “JANUARY 30, 2026”

“Not all chemicals are bad.  Without chemicals like hydrogen and oxygen, there would be no water, a vital ingredient for beer.” –The Tao Of Frank. GOOD MORNING Mary Hazen! Do not let Winter keep you down! Remember; you are always telling me that Spring is coming! Monday was National Peanut Brittle Day. Sigh. And weContinue reading “JANUARY 29, 2026”

“The 2 most common elements in the Universe are hydrogen and stupidity.” –The Tao Of Frank. I am sick and tired of writing about Minnesota. It is such an awful State, next to Canada, colder than imaginable in Winter, and hot and overrun with mosquitos in the Summer. In 1970, actress Mary Tyler Moore starredContinue reading “JANUARY 28, 2026”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAY BAYS! May today be even more special than all your other special days. I miss you! HAPPY BIRTHDAY JASON! Can Samuel shovel my driveway? “How do you know a man is thinking of his future?  He buys 2 cases of beer instead of 1.” –The Tao Of Frank. A long-time dear readerContinue reading “JANUARY 27, 2026”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HOLLAND KOONTZ! What a long, strange trip it has been! Our little girl turns 21 today. Where has all the time gone? She is down in Dallas this morning. I do not think that she has actually spent her birthday at home in 8 years. She went off to boarding school [St.Continue reading “JANUARY 26, 2026”

Winter continues to envelop our little corner of Virginia. It is cold. Bitter cold. English and I are going over to the Chilly Hollow Brewery today, to attend a kick-off of America’s 250th anniversary. It is sponsored by the Clarke County Historical Association, a group with which our family is proud to have enjoyed aContinue reading “JANUARY 25, 2026”

“Diplomacy is the art of telling people to go to hell in such a way that they ask for directions.” “Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.” “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is theContinue reading “JANUARY 24, 2026”

“Today is your day!  Your mountain is waiting.  So . . . get on your way.” –Winnie The Pooh. HAPPY BIRTHDAY KENAN! You are still a youngster. The United States has established a Board of Peace, which will oversee the Gaza resolution, and seek to resolve other international issues. Twenty-two (22) countries have joined. Notably,Continue reading “JANUARY 23, 2026”