Ukraine has defended itself valiantly, but should never have been put in the position to do so.
Pop-Pop-Pop-Pop-Pop-Pop-Pop These are the time-honored sounds… When independence was declared fro… More than two centuries ago. But when those sounds filled the a…
The people of that northern state That we all call “Wisconsin” Have but only one desire To see their beloved Pack win If you’re near to Chicago or St.…
2024 will be culture wars all day, every day so we might as well get it started on Day One. Senator Tuberville would be upset
If the rule of law does not survive neither will our nation. Will we nobly save or meanly lose
Shut up and drink yer beer whatever label it might be. Doesn’t matter who else drinks it or if they can stand to pee. What’s inside your heart counts mo…
The “winners” in life gravitate toward places like Sanibel Island, Florida.
It’s difficult, Perhaps even impossible, To fully appreciate an artist While they’re still alive And practicing their craft.
How shall I remember 2023, this fifty-sixth year of my life? Hopefully not the worst of the bun… but it did have some measure of st… My catalytic converter was stolen
Supporters of the former president who pack his rallies swallow his pronouncements whole and believe there was some “great”… that can be attained again
This poem stays in my pocket Until I take it out And read it to somebody That’s what this day’s about. Thanks for listening to my words
A long way from Mt. Pulaski on this cold, Illinois night. The Interstate is reaching out to Kris and Chuck, near Dwight. Dwight is far behind them now
Trump styled himself as “the fucki… Meaning he could do anything he wa… To remain in power, whatever the c… He dispatched an armed mob to our… To overturn a fair election and se…
Gary Paulsen’s written legacy wou… without the librarian who took an… and gave him the library card that… Paulsen authored hundreds of books… which sold millions of copies
What sounded like all the fireworks on earth over the holiday weekend couldn’t assuage my dread at the memory of
Sometimes Inspiration finds you and it’s great when that happens. Just don’t expect it to remain ver…
