Our Lesser Angels

  Comparisons are NOT something individuals should make of themselves.  I wish it were.  I’d be telling you I am second only to Will Rogers in terms of political satire.  But I’ll wait for someone else to make that observation.  And, I readily admit, I’m not holding my breath waiting for that to happen. In … Read more

What the H?

  It’s 2017.  One would think the United States (or South Korea) could produce recording equipment that accurately captures what is being said.  But it appears that is not the case. I know!  I know! You’re wondering what triggered this post and where could he possibly be heading.  Patience, dear reader. Actually, it was the … Read more

Profiles in Cowardice

  I have always believed life experiences make us wiser.  In my own case, growing up in the segregated South shaped my views about and support of civil rights.  As a young boy, observing African-Americans being required to watch AAA baseball games from the “colored” section in right field left an indelible impression on my psyche. We … Read more

76 TrumpClones

  Something had been gnawing at me.  But I could not quite put my finger on it.  I had to draw on my creative process, especially the observation skills.  I needed to remember it’s not always what you see.  Sometimes, it’s more important what you don’t see.  And there it “wasn’t.” From his first day on … Read more

Definitely Made in America

  Political pundits, late night talk show hosts and Twitter had a field day Monday with this week’s attempt by the White House to distract from the latest James Bond sequel, “From Russia With Love: Putin on the Twitz.”  This new charade was anointed, “Made in America Week.”  Ironically, the only thing associated with the … Read more