Blog 92: Choices
Alternatives. We face some choices. We were hoping for a clean bill of health for Jeny but her medical report was not what we hoped for. The doctor did not see visible evidence of cancer. However, the tests revealed the Read more…
Blog 91: Police/Community Relationships
I had more family duties this week for obvious reasons, so my blog will be short. Jeny. I am very pleased to report Jeny is recovering. Not without pain, not at the speed she would like, but she is showing Read more…
Blog 90: Follow the Science
Science. In the COVID and ultra-political environment in which we find ourselves, one of the buzz phrases is, “follow the science.” The simplest form of scientific research would be two groups that differ in only one condition. If the outcome Read more…
Blog 89: Wedding, I-O Ratio
We had wonderful time at our grandson Miller’s wedding. Miller is Scott’s younger son. The couple dated since middle school. The minister did a great job of continuing the relationship in a positive direction. The surrounding events enabled us to Read more…
Blog 88: Boehner and Media
John Boehner. I do not watch late-night television. Not only has my bedtime moved up with age, the self-righteousness of modern comedians is not nearly as much fun to me as the humor of Johnny Carson. However, a friend sent Read more…
Blog 87: Jeny, Lynching
Bad Word. Well, Jeny’s little procedure last week turned out to be cancer. Right after I got the call about her diagnosis, our grandson Kyle called to say he has COVID. This is his second bout. He is asymptomatic but Read more…
Blog 86: The Masters, Boxing and Friendship
The Weight of a Country. Last year the Masters was delayed until the fall due to COVID. This year it was held at the normal time and the azaleas were spectacular as was the golf excitement. Even if you are Read more…
Blog 85: Voting Rights and Reparations
Voting Rights. The voting rights issue is a microcosm of our problems as a nation. To me the issue has two straightforward major factors: 1. every step should be taken to enable eligible voters to vote and 2. every step Read more…
Blog 84: Milestone, Basketball, Human Issues
Milestone. We love all our grandchildren. One of them achieved a milestone this week. Andrea Tilstra earned her Ph.D. from The University of Colorado. We had the privilege of watching her dissertation defense via zoom. She will begin a three-year Read more…
Blog 83: Some words are more important than others.
Today’s topic is brief. Please do not let the brevity mislead you into thinking the topic is unimportant. I believe the point is very important because the idea applies to so many areas of our thinking, writing and speaking. I Read more…