The Wednesday morning quarterbacking is in full swing. Journalists and pundits are pontificating what each campaign did right or wrong and the challenges facing both major political parties. Being a political junkie, that was my first instinct. This morning I woke up with a different perspective. This shift in mindset comes not from the questions … Read more
Even though it is cloudy this morning (literally), I’m still pretty sure the sun came up in the East as it always does. As it will for the next four years. I have some thoughts about why American voters chose to elect Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States, but will … Read more
The “butterfly effect” is defined as the scientific theory a single event, regardless of size, can change the course of the universe. The concept has been used in many contexts. For example, environmentalist have warned extinction of the most seemingly insignificant species might be the trigger that unleashes a catastrophic ecological disaster. And as … Read more
On numerous occasions, U.S. presidents have claimed executive privilege to avoid releasing what they considered private conversations. They provide the following justification for their position. Without executive privilege, staff and associates will be unwilling to share candid thoughts with the boss. While many of you may disagree, personal experience tells me this stance is valid. … Read more
I love horror flicks. I read almost every Stephen King book as soon as it is released. And I still sleep well at night. Why? Because I know there is no Jason who will rise from Crystal Lake and kill me if I have pre-marital sex (as seems to be every victim’s sin in Friday … Read more