Text Messaging G-d: Who Knew He Didn’t Like Emojis?
A satirical peek at my text messaging convo with the Man Upstairs about the Man in the White House who carries a Bible as far as across the … Read more
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Showing Patriotism in a Time of Chaos
In this time of chaos, woe and deep national divide, I’ll be damned to hell before I meekly sit by. I’m flying a flag these days. The Stars … Read more
Sacrificing People to Corporate Profit
Trump does wear a virtual mask: he’s the masked robber moving behind the scenes to rig the rules for corporate profit. I think I’ve figured out the real … Read more
The GOP’s Grotesque Plan to Cope With COVID-19
Republicans want to “cope with COVID-19” by talking away your health care. Brilliant, right? Harking back to the embarrassing days of Gov. Rick “Oops” Perry, my state of … Read more
COVID-19 Is Prompting a Societywide Recalculation
An unexpected and profound impact of today’s horrific coronavirus crisis is that it is quietly prompting a societywide recalibration. Laissez-faire ideologue Ronald Reagan used to delight in mocking … Read more
George Floyd, Me, You… and a Donald Trump Coup!
Recent events show how vulnerable our democracy is to autocrats, including any possible Trump coup attempt. Viewing the video of George Floyd’s gruesome murder, one word in particular … Read more
Pandemic Pals & Helpful Chores
If you’re in a position to do a little more during this lockdown, you might want to tackle one of these helpful chores! For over two months, many … Read more
Ripping the Headlines Today, 6/2/20
Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to The news doesn’t need to be complicated and confusing; that’s what any new release from Microsoft is … Read more
What Is “Iyyikowa,” and Why Do We Need More of It?
The Choctaw have a word, “iyyikowa,” that means serving those in need… and we need more of it. Charles Dickens, writing about the inequality and social turmoil leading … Read more
Everyone’s a Winner: How to Enjoy Sports When There Are No Sports
No sporting events to watch? No problem: the author shares his secret method to enjoy sports like never before! I knew I’d reached my pandemic breaking point when … Read more
