Out of the mouths of babes
This fascinating, wide-open presidential election cycle motivates more and more people to become actively interested in current events. Regardless of the outcome, this can't help but strengthen our nation's civic...
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‘Twas the night before caucus’
'Twas the night before caucus, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even Pelosi, that louse. Slurs were hung around candidates' necks with great care, In...
Trail of Tears
The New Hampshire primary has come and gone and left many wondering what happened. Poll data has not been this far off the mark in recent memory. Hillary won. Chris...
Fatigue Factor
For a political junkie, there's no better fix than a presidential primary season. This one happens to be the first in over 50 years when neither party has a sitting...
Maybe they’re right
Every once in a while something crops up that seems to confirm what many allege about me. Maybe I do have a sick mind. I was sitting around watching a...
One holiday at a time!
The radio bombarded me with Christmas music while I was driving my daughter to school today. It assaulted me from not one but two different channels. Didn't we at least...
Flomax in Paradise
Last Sunday, I climbed Mt. Monadnock with three other high school friends. I would put only one of the lads in our foursome in the "in shape" category, and he...
When did this happen?
Every once in a while, something happens in life that startles you as if you were slapped about the head and shoulders with a cold, dead mackerel. Sometimes it is...
Savor the Moment
The younger generation hates it when geezers admonish them about times being far tougher in their day. Well, in New England Patriots fandom, no truer adage exists. If you're in...
To whom much is given, much is expected
Last week's title came from a campaign button. This week's comes from the English translation of the Latin words that wrapped around a prep school lapel pin that adorned your...