Many Democrats and Progressives (especially those who registered in the last Presidential election) have signaled their intent to boycott the upcoming midterms in November.

This would be a terrible mistake.

It’s true that discouragement and disillusionment have taken a huge toll on… Read full post »

While many bemoan the fact that people seem to be getting grumpier, I maintain we’re not nearly grumpy enough.

The world is teeming with namby pamby individuals who speak and behave so sweetly it gives the rest of us sugar diabetes just being around them.

These are honey bees/…

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Oddly enough, it was the words of Jesus that lead me out of Evangelical Christianity.

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits.”

I was 22 years old the first time… Read full post »

 I’m starting to wonder if leaving this life is kinda like graduating.

I mean, maybe there are some things you finally learn to do and then you’re ready to die. At least I’m pretty sure there’s a case to be made for this theory.

One of these “learn to do/… Read full post »

I grew up with a deep fascination and respect for the heroes I discovered in the cinema, fairy tales, mythology, and even comic books. They inspired me as few other things have.

When I read these fictional stories of honor and bravery I longed to become just as… Read full post »