Just for those of you in need of a chuckle

A tourist walked into a Chinese curio shop in San Francisco . While looking around at the exotic merchandise, he noticed a very lifelike, life-sized, bronze statue of a rat. It had no price tag, but was so incredibly striking … Continue reading →

It’s For My Own Good?

Originally published at Canada Free Press I happened across an as-yet-to-be-published review in the New York Review of Books  of a newly released book by Sarah Conly.  The review itself is apparently scheduled for publication on March 7, 2013 and … Continue reading →

Our Composite President

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President Barack Hussein Obama is a complex individual.  He felt he was fully capable of becoming President of the United States and was skillful enough to convince a small majority to agree with him. Many of those who voted for … Continue reading →

In Praise of Piers Morgan

I know, I know, the title is sort of unbelievable when it’s found on a very conservative blog, but please, read on. Apparently, this Piers Morgan who has caused the generation of  petitions here in the United States to deport … Continue reading →

The Smartest People in the Room?

This past weekend my beautiful bride informed me that she wanted to explore a new indoor flea market that had been established in our neck of the woods. She also informed me that I was going to accompany her on … Continue reading →

Still More Random Thoughts

There has been endless talk about the need for the Federal government to come up with some way to help poor homeowners reduce the principal amount of their mortgages because they are “underwater”.   Does this also mean that we need … Continue reading →

Just a Tiny Sliver of Silver

I try very hard to find the “silver lining” in every cloud, if for no other reason than psychological self-defense. In thinking about the whole Hostess/Twinkies versus unions situation, it took me a long time to find the tiniest sliver … Continue reading →

My Confession – by Ben Stein

For those of you who have read Ben Stein’s work, this should come as no surprise.  For those of you who haven’t been introduced, please enjoy with delight the thoughts of a decent man with a more than decent intellect.  … Continue reading →

A Letter to Both Santas

Kids write letters to Santa Claus every year. It’s a lovely tradition, but once you stop hoping for a pony to appear magically under the tree, it sort of dies. But with the same original, childlike hope, I thought a … Continue reading →

Yet More Random Thoughts

During the days of the Roman Emperors, there was a slave who had only one task.  This slave rode next to the Emperor as he toured in his chariot, or sailed on his galley, or visited the Roman Senate.  The … Continue reading →