This is What We’re Celebrating Contrary to what President Trump and the MAGA faithful seem to believe, this Saturday’s celebration and the events leading up to it are not about him. On July 4, 2026, we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It was the first written exposure to… Continue reading The Declaration of Independence
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Short Posts for Social Media
As I mentioned in my July 2025 article entitled “Meme Too!“, I create meme-like mini-posts from time to time and post them on one or more of my social media accounts. Most of these “posts” express my less than humble opinions about what our “beloved”[1] President and his Administration are up to at particular points… Continue reading Short Posts for Social Media
Election 2026 #2
Election 2026 #1 was intended as a warning/reminder that this is an important election year. In the United States, there are important elections at one or more levels of government somewhere every year, but every two years, we elect or re-elect over 460 of those who represent us at the Federal level. No mater what… Continue reading Election 2026 #2
The Nobel War Prize? 🤔
In the early hours of Saturday, February 28, 2026, President Trump announced that the United States and Israel had attacked Iran. [ 8:07 ] Is there a Nobel Committee for War? The answer is an emphatic, “No, of course not”. But, if there were a Nobel Committee for War, they would almost certainly award the… Continue reading The Nobel War Prize? 🤔
Election 2026 #1
Before I begin, I want to make it clear that I am neither a Democrat nor a Republican.[1] My voter registration says “Unenrolled”.[2] Massachusetts law allows me to vote in the primary election of either party.[3] Why Talk about the Midterms Now? The Midterm Election cycle is not as far away as you may think.… Continue reading Election 2026 #1
The United States Constitution
I am not a Lawyer, … but I can read. I was never taught about or even encouraged to read the Constitution in high school. I decided to address this gap in my education in 2017. In May, July, and December of that year, I read the Constitution and wrote 3 articles about what I… Continue reading The United States Constitution
He Did What They Couldn’t
On January 6, 2021, President Donald Trump #45 held a rally on the National Mall. After Don, Jr., Rudy Giuliani, and other Trump supporters stirred up the crowd to a frenzy, the President spoke, using rhetoric like, “And we fight. We fight like hell. And if you don’t fight like hell, you’re not going to… Continue reading He Did What They Couldn’t
No Kings … Then, Now, or Ever!
Saturday, October 18, 2025 Today, the second round of “No Kings” protests are taking place in more than 2,500 locations nationwide. The little town I live in is one of the 2,500+. I wish I could be there. I’m just not physically up to it.[1] “The Spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak“. That… Continue reading No Kings … Then, Now, or Ever!
Meme Too!
Each week, my friend and fellow blogger, Jill Dennison adds a post to her Jolly Mondays series on Filosofa’s Word. These weekly posts are her latest collection of memes, cartoons, and an encouraging animal video. While enjoying this week’s Jolly Monday, it hit me. “I create files that could (loosely) be considered memes. I’ve learned… Continue reading Meme Too!
My Less Than Humble Opinion 