I really try to keep arrogance in check because I know I do not have all the answers and there are many valid perspectives. However ( Read more... )

Lebanon, France, Syria...just a few of the places affected by such violence. While the attacks in Paris hit me personally, it does not escape me that this is a larger issue. While I do not condone violence, I do understand the feeling of wanting to end it and realize sometimes that path leads us to war. I do not begrudge those who feel violence ( Read more... )

Dear NY Media and Mets Fans ( Read more... )

Ok, why are people freaking out NOW about the Ebola epidemic in Africa?  Was it not bad enough that there was so much criticism about bring the doctor and nurse, who were risking their lives to help others, back to our country for proper treatment?  Now we are going to forget how it is spread, panic and assume every sneeze is Ebola and that now ( Read more... )

My rules for facebook internet life ( Read more... )

There is so much unrest in this world right now.  Maybe it's just that we are aware of all the unrest, but it is overwhelming.  Wars should not be started on words and idol threats...they should only be used in moments of dire need.  Fighting and killing should not be used indiscriminately ( Read more... )

I once visited the graves on the beaches of Normandie, France.  Rows and rows of graves stretch to the horizon.  The sky was cloudy and gray above the solemn waves and I remember thinking, "this is what every leader should have to see before deciding war is the answer; this is the cost and should only be used in the direst of need to overcome the ( Read more... )

Rant Warning in response to all the Common Core bs ( Read more... )

Okay, I'm tired of being asked the same dumb ass questions.  Usually I don't notice the stares, but sometimes the questions just get old.  To make things easier, this is similar to what I wear when it's really cold or snowing outside:


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Re: The Coca-Cola "America" commercial.  Seriously people?  As someone of Native American descent (and Irish), I find these negative comments/tweets/etc. awfully ignorant.  To anyone who isn't full-blooded Native American, you are an immigrant, or the descendant, who brought your own language and culture with you.  As an American, who understands ( Read more... )