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While we were sleeping

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Did you hear about the day that Clarence had dreaded for years, the day his wife passed away? He dialed up the funeral home and said, “Bessie has died this morning at the homestead. Would y’all please come and pick up her body?”

Political fatigue - Let's talk biscuits

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We’re taking a break from politics to discuss one of my favorite foods. Many believe breakfast is the most important meal of the day. For me, it is definitely the most enjoyable one. Sitting down to a meal of bread, eggs, and sausage or bacon, with a cup of dark-roasted coffee is my heaven on earth, bringing back memories of the farm table of my youth, heavily laden with nutritious food. I often enjoy my own sourdough bread or heart-healthy pancakes with my meal, but biscuits are certainly my favorite.

Credit the school districts

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The advent of the coronavirus earlier this year has had a huge impact on the world, especially considering it has been decades since a bug has affected the planet. Not since the Y2K bug threatened to shut down the world’s computers on January 1, 2020. Everyone was on pins and needles until midnight struck and systems were still operating.

Must be an ink shortage

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As a daily reader of the most liberal-siding media, and one who seldom, if ever watches Fox, this week’s performance by the mainstream media has completely gone all-out in their attempts to brain-wash the great unwashed.

Libertarian Platform - Economic Liberty 2.0-2.2

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Below is the continuation of my series on the Libertarian Party Platform.

Letter to the Editor

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Child separation, abortion

Why defend the police?

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Those calling for an end of police, or to weaken them by defunding city and county budgets, have their complaints with how some in law enforcement behave when interacting with the public. The answer is not to punish them all, for in doing so brings an unintended risk to the safety of all. It also goes against the brunt of evidence strongly showing their value and effectiveness in maintaining stability in neighborhoods, businesses and public areas.

Radical plans in place for take-over

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Don’t be surprised if a political apocalypse takes place in the coming weeks. If you’ve been paying attention to the media, both print and electronic, the Democratic Party is not going to accept anything less than a coronation in January.

Why else would there be so many stories with Nancy Pelosi saying how they will forcibly remove President Donald Trump if there is a disputed outcome. That is called a coup, or ousting, overthrow or a takeover of an existing government from power, likely with violent means.

Libertarian Platform - Personal Liberty 1.7-1.9

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Below is the continuation of my columns on the Libertarian Party Platform. I hope it brings about more discussion of what our freedoms and limitations ideally should be. consequences regarding their crimes. The criminal’s death forgoes any possibility of gaining restitution or amends for victims, family, society, or the courts. Life in prison is less expensive. At minimum, he could be put to work to defray costs.

1.7 Crime and Justice

Why do we text and drive?

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Drive any where in town, along I-45 or U.S. 287 and the signs are everywhere. It is alarming and the numbers indicate it is getting more common and more dangerous.

On the highway texters will occupy the left lane – often because there are fewer vehicles in the passing lane, because they can see further ahead and allow for more car lengths between cars. Never mind the lane is designed for passing.

Texters are easily detected by continually turning their to the right or by glancing down – all to read while they are driving. Many will check for messages at red lights.