Only in Texas. A detective with the Austin, Texas Police Department and his family were our guests at Jeny’s beach cottage last week. Many of you remember Ron and Dina Devries. The detective is their second son. He had many Read more…
Presidential election 2024. I have been asked by several people, “Who are you supporting for president?” When I am asked the question, I assume they want to know if I am supporting Biden or Trump in 2024? I believe most Read more…
Hall of Fame Linebacker. Dick Butkus was born on December 9, 1942. At birth he weighed 13 lbs. 6 oz. He died this week. He always had a special place in my heart because I was born on December 9, Read more…
Illegal Immigration. The flow of illegal immigrants over our southern border is deeply troubling to me. While it may appear to be a silly notion, there is a serious message in remembering — unlimited immigration did not work out well Read more…
Slave Ownership. A reader shared two very thoughtful items in support of my discussion last week that slavery is a human issue. I want to say thanks to him and I believe that the items are important enough I want Read more…
Slavery responsibility. I have a friend who is openly, clearly, and proudly, far to the left politically. He is also a very bright man who is willing to listen. He has an extremely curious mind and sends me information on Read more…
During my respite in August, I took the time to write an essay on claims about whiteness. I address whether or not white is necessary and whether or not white is sufficient for injustice. The claim that all whites are Read more…
I am back. I had a good break. I read. I wrote. I reestablished contact with several people I had not visited with for a long time. My back continues to improve. I am refreshed and excited to share my Read more…
Climate Change. I eat lunch on Fridays with several good friends. I believe it is fair to say, they are all more politically conservative than I am. In discussing the heat wave in which we find ourselves, I believe their Read more…
Affirmative Action. A reader asked a good question. He was curious about why I have not written about the Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) decision on Affirmative Action for university admissions. When I considered my response to him, I came to the Read more…