Monthly Archives: October 2015

I am an American, what are you? If you’ll notice I did not add any qualifiers to that, I simply said I’m an American. Many people string a whole line of adjectives in front of the word American when they … Continue reading →

“If you could read my mind I’m pretty sure you’d be traumatized for life.” ~Anonymous~ There are times that I have to sit back and just shake my head at people. I both see, and know, people who are otherwise … Continue reading →

“It is when people forget God that tyrants forge their chains.” ~Patrick Henry~ “Rebellion to Tyrants is Obedience to God” ~Thomas Jefferson’s personal seal~ “It is my conviction that the fundamental trouble with the people of the United States is … Continue reading →

“There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy … Continue reading →

Last week I wrote an article in which I mentioned that school system in Sonoma County, California that had instituted a new grading system designed to make it harder for students to fail. Typically I will bring something like that … Continue reading →

“Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.” ~George Carlin~ When I finish each of my articles I do three things. First I post it to my blog; second … Continue reading →

Some of my readers may know that I am a huge fan of rock music. One of my favorite groups from the 70’s is Led Zeppelin. My favorite Zeppelin song comes from their second album and is entitled Ramble On. … Continue reading →

Last night I got into a discussion/argument with a woman who proved von Goethe’s statement that “None are so hopelessly enslaved as those who falsely believe they are free.” This woman was adamant that she was free to do as … Continue reading →

I’ve tried holding my tongue on the many posts and comments from people who support keeping the Pledge of Allegiance in our schools, but I think it’s time I spoke my mind about the subject. Most know what the Pledge … Continue reading →

Let’s say for a moment that you hit it big, either you worked hard and saved, or you won the lottery, it doesn’t matter…now you find yourself with the big bucks. So you go out and buy yourself your dream … Continue reading →