I have no inside knowledge, and I am certainly no expert; nevertheless, I believe that toward the end of April our national leaders will need to make a very difficult decision about a new way forward in dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic. Thus far we have confronted the problem with a policy of social distancing […]
A dervish is a Muslim of a particular religious order known for worship rituals which require the dervish to spin very fast causing his clothing to fan out in a circle. The men wear large circular skirts to capitalize on this effect. From this practice came the term “whirling dervish.’ More recently the term has been adopted […]
“I could not love thee, dear, so much, loved I not honour more.” This phrase was penned by Richard Lovelace, 17th century English poet and veteran of the English Civil War. In one sense, Lovelace was saying that if he lacked honor, his love would be a worthless thing. I do wish that our current […]
This morning, March 30, 2020, I listened to portions of an exchange between President Trump and members of the Fox & Friends morning news team. This session convinced me more than ever that our President is terribly inept in expressing his thoughts in a tight, cogent manner. Each question addressed to him resulted in a […]
I am acquainted with a man who served bravely in Vietnam. We see each other often at a men’s forum that meets weekly in normal times. He has written a number of books about Vietnam, and he frequently lectures on his experiences there. He had several tours in that country over the course of […]
Some people hate the President. Some people love him. A number of liberal reporters and pundits are among the most virulent haters. In their eyes, he can do nothing right. In my opinion, he has done a good job in dealing with the coronavirus crisis. He is fully involved in fighting the pandemic while continuing […]
In these rather grim times I thought I would be good to repeat two or three of my lighter entries from the past. This one, “Pantie Raids,” was posted on August 5, 2018. Those of you new to this blog may not have read it. Sexuality and the human sexual drive is a very powerful […]
During the coronavirus pandemic. I am usually a very optimistic person, but this feeling of isolation gets on one’s nerves. In the words of a wise philosopher, “This too will pass.” Nevertheless, going through a time of trial is no fun. For some reason these current events caused a writing of Edgar Allen Poe to […]
What a sad state of affairs! The coronavirus has played havoc with our lives, and no one knows how long this will continue. With everything closing (church, senior center, restaurants, etc.), I feel as if I’m a prisoner in my own home. Nevertheless, I thank God that I am healthy, and I pray that I […]
Sunrise off a beach near Cape Fear “The heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the work of His hands. ” Psalm 19:1 “When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. ” Marcus Aurelius
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