We live in a harsh world. I think that has always been true. Life has always been kinder to some than to others. There have always been the poor, the hungry, the exploited. Still, there are worse times than others.…
All-In, Bigotry, Cult?
I said this before (see “C’mon People Now” post) but all of the attention given to the demise of the Democratic party with pretty much no focus on the Republican party continues to baffle me. In truth, both parties have…
Another (Female) Senator from Maine
Do you know the net worth of Disney? Per Stock Analysis, “Disney has a market cap or net worth of $205.99 billion as of September 29, 2025.” $205.99 billion – which is why I was completely taken aback by their swift capitulation to President…
The Janis Ian’s of the World, Where Are You?
Do you know who Janis Ian is? If you are of a certain generation, you do. If not, you probably don’t. I recently watched American Masters’ “Janis Ian: Breaking Silence.” Janis is both an amazing artist and person. For those of you…
Hypocrites and Bullies
I have probably mentioned I have become a bit of a news junkie, so much so that I have a hard time keeping track of what I read as well as when and where. That sometimes makes it difficult to…
Something’s Changed
Sr. Mary Lazarus in “Sister Act,” when asked about her commitment to “hard work and discipline,” answers “Of course, I’m a nun. Four popes now.” Considering popes typically serve until they die, that’s a lot of popes. Pope John Paul I reigned…
Hubba-Hubba Jason Momoa
The Lens: I had never heard of Jason Mamoa. That’s not to say I hadn’t seen him. If you go to IMDb.com, often the first preview you see is of the studly Momoa in his new show. I just didn’t know…
His Mama Cries
The headline reads “Gazans ‘wasting away’ as mass starvation spreads, humanitarian groups warn.” It is a challenge to read this and not come away feeling what the hell is the matter with us.” This is starvation by choice. Aid has been…
How Low Can You Go?
I am an avid San Francisco Giants fan. Ask my children. One of my sons tells of walking up the front steps during baseball season to hear me inside giving out a pained, guttural moan. His thought was either she…
Just the Facts
In my “C’mon People Now” post, I suggest there is no excuse for ignorance. We are fed a constant diet of mis- and dis-information. Yet, we have the internet. Yes, maybe the internet provides the means (e.g., through social media)…