Ferguson Follies
A funny thing happened on the way back from the Ferguson courthouse… I stood on the side of the road, across the street from the courthouse, both concerned … Read more
Michael Larson
Hillary: The Not-So-‘Chosen One’
An interview with Hillary Clinton, the presumed next Democratic candidate for president Even though former First Lady Hillary Clinton has not officially announced her candidacy, her recent speaking … Read more
Freeze! Put Down That Cookie
The black, MH-6 ‘Little Bird’ helicopter came in low over the treetops surrounding Eastlake Elementary School in Chapman, Nebraska. Third graders, usually engrossed in a fierce game of … Read more
Hashtag Diplomacy: Solving the World’s Problems with a Good Tweet
Tweeting announced as the president’s new favorite diplomacy tool Location: White House Press Briefing Room Mr. Earnest: Welcome everyone. I’m Josh Earnest, White House Press Secretary. Please take … Read more
Dr. Centenarian: A Prescription for Living to 100 … and Beyond
Several centenarians give their tips on longevity The BBC recently reported that 25% of all children born today are expected to live to be 100 or older, becoming … Read more
How Now, Gassy Cow
A winning cause: cow farts! The mid-level bureaucrat at the EPA strummed his fingers on his desk. In his other hand was a fist full of reports on … Read more
Childbirth 101: A Father’s Perspective
The act of childbirth is no place for men The gig is up, mothers! After numerous hours of data collection and opinion surveys (Hey Frank, what do you … Read more
The Putin Two-Step
Ukrania knew Vlad Putin would be at the big dance Ukrania had been waiting for her turn to go to the big dance. It was a huge gala … Read more
Between Birthday and Sympathy: What I Heard and Saw in the Greeting Card Aisles
I was once a “Card Guy” – or rather, a greeting card merchandiser. The transition of greeting cards is much like watching the seasons change: Halloween in the … Read more
1040 Therapy
It’s “10-4 good buddy” for 1040 enforcers It’s been a tough few months recently for the Internal Revenue Service. I get it. It can’t be easy working for … Read more
