Blog 175: Odds and Ends
We have out of town guests, so my blog is brief this week. Odds and ends: What a Black man discovered when he met the White mother he never knew (msn.com) McWorter Part 3. McWorter’s second of three big questions Read more…
Blog 175: Switzerland, Media Dismissals, McWorter
Gun regulation AND values. Switzerland has a high percentage of gun ownership and a low incidence of gun violence. To my mind a recent article demonstrates the importance of strong restrictions for the privilege of owning guns AND personal values Read more…
Blog 174: Unbiased News, Dadeville, Woke Racism
Unbiased News Source. I read my hometown newspaper online every morning. I start with the obituaries looking for friends or acquaintances. I confess, I also check to see if someone older than me died. Recently, as a result of my Read more…
Blog 173: McWorter, Woke Racism, New Orleans
Another View. After a long delay, I finally got a copy of John McWorter’s book, “Woke Racism – How a New Religion has betrayed Black America.” I have just started to read it. I will be sharing my understanding of Read more…
Blog 172: Passover, Easter, Women’s Basketball
Blue Square. The Passover celebration in the Jewish community began last night — April 5. Celebrants ate a Seder dinner. Some will have a second Seder tonight. The celebration continues until April 13. I wish all a Happy Passover. I Read more…
Blog 171: Financial Crisis?
Update. I am slowly returning to normal. I bought a new Honda Ridgeline. I figured the quality of my old one helped save our lives, so I will go with another one. I had a lot of hassle with banks Read more…
Blog 170: Good News, Bad Weather
Amidst the chaos of our car wreck, we had good news. As some of you know Jeny has been diagnosed with a congenital heart issue. The problem is not life threatening but greatly affects her quality of life. If momma’s Read more…
More Healing
A second trip to the ER involved multiple attempts to find a vein to start an IV that would allow a cat-scan with contrast. The new cat-scan revealed a small crack in a lower-vertebrae. This time I left with the Read more…
Bad accident
Jeny, a friend and I were in a bad accident. We are blessed to be alive. No serious injuries but I am too sore in my back to do a real blog. Until next week — Peace and thanksgiving —Jerry
Blog 169: Music, Headlines, Guns
Some weeks are better than others. This week was a tough week. The last printed edition of our newspaper was delivered. From now on the news is delivered through the computer. I am not sure why the change bothered me Read more…