As I sit in front of my computer on a quiet early afternoon, I cannot help but contemplate the fact that life can be unexpectedly short for some, and that it behooves us to make the best we can out of our lives. In a very short period of time, we have experienced the cancer… Continue reading Reflecting a Bit on Life
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How to Solve the Shooting Spree Crisis?
In my previous blog article I began discussing the current shooting spree crisis in the U.S. Here I aim to identify what I believe are some necessary steps toward resolving the crisis. These are my personal opinions of course, as is that the only way to resolve this crisis is for decision-makers in Congress to… Continue reading How to Solve the Shooting Spree Crisis?
Shooting Sprees in the U.S.
So here we go again. The shooting sprees are occurring in rapid succession. A garlic festival in Gilroy, California. A Walmart in El Paso, Texas. A neighborhood in Dayton, Ohio. The frequency is horribly alarming. With each shooting spree, the same sad routine is repeated. The initial outrage and disbelief… the angry calls for gun… Continue reading Shooting Sprees in the U.S.
Democratic Presidential Debates
Presidential candidate debates are important events that offer candidates an opportunity to be seen and heard on national television, as well as to interact with other candidates and, well… debate. It also offers the public the opportunity to watch these candidates up on stage, answering questions and hopefully interacting with each other. The format of… Continue reading Democratic Presidential Debates
Parenting: How much credit and how much blame?
A question for the ages: How much blame do parents deserve when kids comes out “bad”? And conversely, how much credit do they get when they come out “good”? By that I mean into adulthood. There are literally tons of articles and publications regarding this very topic, but I aim to put in my own… Continue reading Parenting: How much credit and how much blame?
Having Babies: Yesterday and Today
Someone close to us recently took her 7-month old baby daughter to the pediatrician, and was told that the baby had not gained enough weight according to some chart, so she’s going to have to undergo some tests. Needless to say, the baby’s mother was a bit perturbed, and naturally worries about what could be… Continue reading Having Babies: Yesterday and Today
Tiger will never catch the Bear
Tiger of course, being Tiger Woods… and the Bear would be Jack Nicklaus, always known to fans as the Golden Bear. Ok, so Tiger just won his 15th career major tournament by winning the 2019 Masters, which brings him closer to the record held by Jack Nicklaus who throughout his career won 18 major tournaments. … Continue reading Tiger will never catch the Bear
Beware the Wrath of Trump
Sometimes, timing says more about actions and decisions than the very content of these. Two eyebrow-raising news events surrounding Trump within days of each other, followed on the heels of the recent disclosure of the Robert Mueller report summary in which Trump is exonerated from claims he had colluded with Russia during the 2016 general… Continue reading Beware the Wrath of Trump
So… how would you grade President Trump so far?
Here we are just over halfway through President Trump’s term. It has been an interesting first two years, to say the least. It’s hard to remember a President who has generated as many polarized opinions among the general public. With that in mind, how would you grade Trump’s performance to date? Let me expand on… Continue reading So… how would you grade President Trump so far?
The Most Extreme of “Extreme Sports”
Look up “extreme sports”, and you’ll find a list of anywhere from 50 to 100 entries. But for the purposes of this article, I’m going to concentrate on some of the most insane, high-profile extreme sports in existence. You’re all encouraged to add sports as you wish, and to vote for the most extreme sport… Continue reading The Most Extreme of “Extreme Sports”