Sometimes the skies from above open up and surprise us. In a wide range of ways and experiences. But on the morning of June 30, 1908, while a bunch of good Russians were eating their bowls of Post Toasties, something of gargantuan proportions did happen in their sky. A massive “fireball” came crashing down to […]
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This isn’t a Trump rant. However, this report. Over the weekend, Donald Trump posted a video of his supporters driving past the camera on golf carts yelling, “White Power.” Along with the video, he wrote, “Thank you to the great people of The Villages.” It was taken down from his Twitter feed hours later. His
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Once upon a time, there was a guy. Regular guy. Sandy blond hair, winning smile. Smart dresser. How he looks really holds no bearing on the story, but I know you pay extra for the details. Anyway, the guy goes about his everyday business, and he gets sick. It is the kind of sick where
My brushing teeth rights, or die. Read More »
I respect all religions. I should clarify this statement, somewhat, as I think religious organizations have committed horrendous crimes throughout history. There has been death, destruction, ruin as a result. That part, I do not show consideration for. Conversely, there has been good too. People, for centuries, have found a place of community, faith, and
Smith goes to Illinois, and I found out. Read More »
People are built differently. That’s just how we go. There are roughly 7.8 billion models on earth at present. It is not like getting a car though. We don’t get to order who we’d like to be, and then have them put us together on the assembly line. Or. Perhaps we do. Maybe before we
Built, right off the assembly line, we are not. Read More »
Well, it is a rough start in life, when your dad fools around with your mom, who happens to be a peasant woman. He gets your mom pregnant — with you — and brings you born into this world, but not really a part of the Royal Family because you are illegitimate. That’s what happened
A smart, smart woman. Back then. And, uh, now. Read More »
It has been said that thoughts become things. A number of people believe this. I’ve heard mega-athletes say that they “envisioned” hitting the home run, or winning the Olympic race. And then it happened. Other times, an actor may talk about seeing themselves getting the part, or holding the Oscar. And the ensuing applause. It
What you think, just might be. Read More »
A priest, magician, or a soothsayer. In the ancient Celtic religion. That’s what a druid is. I had to look up druid to be sure I wasn’t one. And that soothsayer? It isn’t what it sounds like either. A soothsayer is one who is able to foresee the future. Every time I hear “druid” I
A rolling Stonehenge gathers no moss. But Druids. Read More »