Charting a course on police

2 years ago

There is no hidden agenda in these two charts, from the accurate and nonpartisan USAFacts. We start with the display…

My connection to that daring kiss

2 years ago

The past came tapping on my shoulder as I learned of the death of actress Nichelle Nichols, 89, best and…

The ”village” metaphor has worn out its welcome

2 years ago

I don’t want this to be taken the wrong way. I have nothing but love and respect for the people…

So many U.S. institutions, so much failure

2 years ago

America is at a time of noisy peril. Some of us can’t abide others of us. Teachers are permitted to…

Today’s toon

2 years ago

OK, technically it is a photo shopped photograph, and is a favorite wet dream on the Right. I’m Nurse Ratchet.…

Jan 6: Trump staffer asks, “Does it look like we’re f’ing winning?”

2 years ago

They say it ain’t over until the fat lady sings (sorry for the body shaming), but Thursday night’s prime-time, seventh…

Dilemma: Bikeheads would have to obey law

2 years ago

 Considering that, statistically, no one commutes to work by bicycle, it’s amazing how much of the government's time, effort, and…

Dog-loving Peter escaped a jam in Lebanon

2 years ago

Flatout — I love dogs. Always have. My latest canine companion is nicknamed Nut Bag, to reflect some of his…

No whine zone

2 years ago

I’ll keep this brief. My recovery from hip replacement surgery is much more painful than I expected. I don’t want…

Happy 3 to me

2 years ago

This is the 3rd anniversary of this blog and I am re-running my first column, because not everyone saw it,…