Politicians and The Scarecrow

by | Sep 25, 2023

The similarity between politicians and The Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz is unmistakable. “…..if i only had a brain…..” I’m not saying all politicians are brainless. Just the ones running for office.

Driving and Gun Permits

by | Sep 24, 2023

Driving and Gun Permits: I take gun violence seriously. That said, there are similarities between gun permits and driving permits. Both legalize use of a weapon and instruction on their use is needed, you have to be a certain age to obtain one, and neither is meant...

Guns and mental illness

by | Sep 23, 2023

“I support the right to bare arms, but in the winter you should really wear a coat.” (those are my words).   I own a rifle and I have hunted in the past. I don’t ever plan on shooting anyone with my rifle, but I need to be able to protect myself when...

Sarcasm and Political Correctness

by | Sep 22, 2023

Political correctness is a form of censorship which is being used to suppress freedom of speech. (I didn’t write that last piece, but I believe it’s true.) So, while sarcasm, aka satire,  may not be politically correct in today’s world, to suppress...

To be (funny) or not to be (funny)

by | Sep 21, 2023

Steven M. Sultanoff, a clinical psychologist and professor at Pepperdine University says “The experience of humor and distressing emotions can’t occupy the same psychological space.”  My first novel RUNNING SHOES is not humorous; therefore I guess it’s...