by Clifford James | Oct 1, 2023
I Need More Time. “If my doctor told me I had only six minutes to live, I wouldn’t brood. I’d type a little faster” (Isaac Asimov). What would you do if you only had six minutes to live? I thought about it a minute. (That only leaves 5). I...
by Clifford James | Oct 1, 2023
“The secret of being a bore is to tell everything.” (Voltaire). Is that why the news media today only tells us half the story? I don’t think they care about boring us. They just want to influence us to their way of thinking. I long for those days when news was...
by Clifford James | Sep 30, 2023
“A good novel tells us the truth about its hero; but a bad novel tells us the truth about its author.” (G.K. Chesterton). The truth can hurt. “Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies…..” (Fleetwood Mac).
by Clifford James | Sep 29, 2023
“Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go.” (Oscar Wilde). What a grouch!
by Clifford James | Sep 28, 2023
Author Christian Nestell Bovee writes: “All good writing leaves something unexpressed.” Need I say more?
by Clifford James | Sep 27, 2023
I’m constantly looking for ways to improve my writing. Mark Twain said “Substitute ‘damn’ every time you’re inclined to write ‘very;’ your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be.” Now that sounds damn easy, doesn’t...
by Clifford James | Sep 26, 2023
Which US president said ““When the president does it, that means that it is not illegal.” ? A couple of them just think it, but one actually said it. Richard Nixon.
by Clifford James | 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.
by Clifford James | 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...
by Clifford James | 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...
