MAGA World Part One
I like trying new things just for fun, like this story. You don’t have to like it, but I hope you do. hey, did you...
More Candid and Pithy TV Reviews
This article contains language that some may find offensive. If that is the case for you, just don’t read the fucking thing but hang about...
The Household Chronicles: TV, Parrots, and Cultural Quirks
I like to have a TV droning in the background while I write and work. It affords a measure of company beyond the dogs. All...
The Day Daddy Spanked Mommy
This story contains graphic depictions of domestic violence as seen through the eyes of a child. Sensitive readers should be aware. Jerry, short for Jeremiah,...
The Day My Identity Was Stolen
This is a true story. It happened to me. Don’t let yourself be a victim. If you are, there are things you can do to...
When the Clock Stops
I’m a man of a certain age, as they say, although I’ve no real idea what that means. Aren’t we all of a certain age?...
I Saw An Old Man Today
The sun broke through the clouds, driving away the morning mist and casting speckled shadows on the road ahead. My three overly excited dogs paced...
What About That Mysterious Signal From Space?
Did you know that on August 15, 1977, Ohio State University’s Big Ear radio telescope detected a strong radio signal from the direction of the...
Parlez-vous and Red Roses Too
Roses are a girl’s best friend, or so I’ve been told; at the same time, wondering why I wasn’t my girl’s best friend. I suppose...
Alexa Needs To Stop Talking
I like a TV running as background noise throughout the day when I work. It used to be music, but then I got old. The...
When Dogs Are Barking
When four dogs set up a howl, I guarantee it will get your attention. The big question, however, is why are your beloved beasties articulating...
Trump, Trust, and the Trials of Modern Journalism
Since 2015, Donald Trump’s overwhelming presence on our TV screens and in our digital and print newspapers has raised many concerns and questions, at least...
Does Your Dog Bite?
I try to take a dog with me wherever I go, including to class. I teach at the local university, and my students love Tango,...
My Best Friend Died Today
I met Jerry in 1996 while living in the Florida Keys. He was a retired United Airlines pilot and an avid boater. I had never...