It used to be you knew what to expect with a witch hunt. That was then. First, they would occur around times of crisis. These crises often developed as a result of drought, pestilence, natural disasters, or war. Take, for … Continue reading Witch Hunts Then and Now
Over drinks this week with a friend, we eventually got around to some philosophical analysis. You know, the kind that comes after you’ve gone through the inside baseball at work and exchanged family updates. You can tell when the conversation enters … Continue reading “You Get Used to It”
During World War Two, the US Office of War Information ran a public service campaign warning citizens that gossip concerning the war effort such as where family members were stationed could get back to the enemy. Ostensibly, the government was … Continue reading Loose Lips Sink Ships
I’m all for preventative medicine. It’s much easier to prevent an illness or condition than treat it once it has infected you. This isn’t earth shattering news, since we have all heard Benjamin Franklin’s aphorism about an ounce of prevention … Continue reading An Ounce of Conspiracy
I live in a part of Northern California where acacia trees grow. Actually, they do more than grow. They explode for the entire month of February. Right now, their leaves are changing from an indistinct green to a hazy olive. … Continue reading February Soon Enough
Maybe it’s the New Year. Maybe it’s moving and starting a new job. Maybe it’s owning a car for the first time in a decade and getting used to the oddly familiar but forgotten world of driving again. Believe it … Continue reading Regrets, I’ve Had a Few
I have a two-year old grandson who loves to takes things apart. If he can smash them, even better. My mother tells me that when I was his age I unscrewed the door to our refrigerator and when my father … Continue reading Car Wars II
