America

  • Observations at a Coffee Spot

    Normally I am the first one in the place when it opens at seven. This time, however, a woman my age or a little older was already sitting at the seat that used to be my usual. She had medium… Continue reading

  • The Reason for My Optimism

    Imagine that the president is not a leader, but just an actor hired to play the role of leader. Imagine that it has been this way for decades. Since 1980, at least. It only stands to reason; a modern country… Continue reading

  • Shifting From Dream To Religion

    Most of us have seen the video of the N.Y. Yankee fan trying to pry the ball from the glove of the L.A. Dodger player in game four of baseball’s World Series. Fortunately, the player wasn’t hurt. Unfortunately, no one… Continue reading

  • Distraction

    If you don’t want anyone to know how stupid you are, make sure they never have an opportunity to speak. If you don’t want anyone to achieve anything better than you, make sure they drown in busywork. If you don’t… Continue reading

  • Let The Free Market Wash The Dishes

    We have all experienced it. That passive aggressive game where all the people in a house refuse to wash the dirty dishes in the sink. Everyone making a political statement about what they are and are not willing to be… Continue reading

  • Comfort Food

    It is clear that people are no longer voting for the person who would be the best leader, but for the person who comforts them the most in a reality where they have no understanding or control of what is… Continue reading