A Contribution For The Recipe Box
If we think about it, sometimes the greatest joys in life, can come in very small, furry packages that delight us with their own simple joy in life.
Holidays
Happy Independence Day.
It’s Proper On Our Nation’s 247th Anniversary, We Pause To Remember The Men Who Risked It All, And Reread The Mutual Death Warrant They Signed. We mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor… In the very hot summer of 1776, representatives of the original thirteen colonies of Great Britain met in Philadelphia, and …
My Toxically Masculine Dad
A father’s duty is to prepare his children to be productive members of society – receiving little or no recognition for doing so – knowing that true greatness is achieved through one’s ancestors.
This Memorial Day, Honor Our Fallen by Not Giving Up
The reality is that our domestic communists have only one path to victory – convince us to give up. Our confidence is their greatest obstacle.
Warriors Poem
A poem dedicated to all of my 1975 fallen West Point classmates, and all warrior brothers and sisters on Memorial Day. We remember and honor you. I will post this every year on Memorial Day. Warriors poem We were warriors made and formed, In a fortress of grey stone. All are souls that I admire, …
Because of the Brave
The Land of the Free Because of the Brave As it evolved from its original intent, Decoration Day, to honor those lost in the Civil War, Memorial Day is a way to honor all those who died in all wars in service to our country. But when I think about it, it means so much …
Sandra Jane
A few years ago, my mom recognized that she was losing her ability to care for herself and she voluntarily (sort of) moved to an assisted living facility which she chose. My brother and I supported and even encouraged her decision. Sadly, as we knew it would, assisted living eventually turned into memory care and …
An Easter Story
When we were growing up, my brother and I never got Easter baskets. Easter meant going to church and getting new Easter clothes. Our parents (actually, we just blame Mom–sorry, Mom) wanted to instill in us that Easter was not about rabbits or chocolate eggs, but rather about the resurrection of Jesus. We understood that–years …
In the Presence of the King
As we celebrate Epiphany, just as the wise men arrived to met the Messiah, may we also realize that we, too, are always in His presence.
Die Hard Is Most Definitely a Christmas Movie
Let’s dive into a debate that has been raging for 34 years without a satisfactory resolution. Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?
Hallmark Sells Out
Hallmark has decided that it is no longer the channel for just traditional family entertainment and has instead, embraced perverse behaviors.
Political Parody As a Weapon Part LXVII
Political Parody As a Weapon Part LXVII; May all your Christmases be bright (as long as incandescent bulbs aren’t used to brighten it.
Miracles Aren’t Just for Christmas
We’re much too sophisticated to believe in miracles today. Perhaps we shouldn’t be so cynical.
O Holy Night!
Breaking news! The popular Christmas song, O Holy Night, was once declared “unfit for church services” in France!
Political Parody As a Weapon Part LXVI
Political Parody As a Weapon Part LXVI; Apparently, someone wants to deck the halls with opponents’ bowels.
Jingle Bells
Jingle Bells…. Here comes omicron, here comes omicron, Still bounding down the lane. The media, WHO, and federal agencies, Really sound so lame. Feds still pinging, Their hands wringing, Preaching words of dread. And the White House wish to you for New Year is………. Hope you don’t wind up dead. Does anyone else feel we’re …
A Strange Way to Save the World
Picture the nativity scene in your mind: the Baby in the manger, Mary kneeling, and Joseph looking down in awe. But what was Joseph thinking?
Our Thanksgiving Inflation DiscussionWith Uncle Joe was Interesting
Our crazy Uncle Joe showed up for Thanksgiving dinner this year with a teleprompter and inflation talking points.
My Heart is Bethlehem
Today is the first day of Advent–the season of expectant waiting for the arrival of the Christ Child.