I teach a college course called United States History Since 1945. It’s a fun class because the students and I get to reflect on U.S. social, political, economic, and military history of the last seventy odd years. It’s one of those classes where I can show the hilarious episode of I Love Lucy called “Job […]
Heir to Springsteen: Eric Church and the American Psyche Read More »
Recently, a colleague accused me of being a liberal. This is a charge I vigorously deny. I’m an Independent. There’s nothing inherently wrong with being a liberal. But while I like the color blue, I also like red. His accusation inspired some self-examination. I realize this is more of a liberal than a conservative trait.
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Previous Weight Loss (November 28, 2016-December 4, 2017): 29.4 pounds Weight Gain (December 4, 2017-January 1, 2018): 3.8 pounds Total Weight Loss (November 28, 2016-January 1, 2018): 25.6 pounds Damned if these accountability check-ins don’t get here as quick as lightning every month! Unfortunately, as you can see, I gained weight again in December, so I’ve
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I was on my knees, forehead touching the floor in some perverted Islamic prayer stance. The echo of my scream still rang in my ears as I tried to catch my breath. I was dimly aware of my wife asking frantically what was wrong. I didn’t know how to answer and lacked the oxygen necessary
A Painful Awakening Read More »
Happy Birthday to me! I publish today’s column on my 53rd birthday. Mike, Mr. Darcy, and I are in Sweet Home Alabama right now planning for Mother’s surgery tomorrow. This year, it’s a southern Christmas for us. Speaking of Alabama, I enjoyed the hell out of watching last week’s Alabama senate race election results roll
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The flipping of Michael Flynn from Trump insider to FBI informant is the John Dean moment for Donald Trump. It is a seminal event that I believe signals the beginning of the end of the Trump administration. I am not alone in this belief or in comparing the current administration to the Nixon White House.
Either Trump is Toast or We Are Read More »