Thoughts and Observations:

  • A Remembrance, A Reboot And Some Recognition

    I have some thoughts here on a few topics: First the remembrance. I’m sure many of you — like I did way back when — subscribed to Columbia House.  You remember it.  The music mail order service that offered your favorite CDs for a penny (I’m old..I got cassettes).   Well the company that owns… Read more

  • The Kitchen Chronicles (Kind Of)

    I’m not a chef..nor do I play one on TV. But because I work into the early part of the evenings during the week, every so often I like to step into foreign territory for me — the kitchen — to help my wife (or at least that’s what I call it) whip up a… Read more

  • Postscript On The Confederate Flag

    South Carolina has moved to put this episode behind it.  I shall do the same…following this post. I did not see the ceremony to retire the Confederate battle flag from the South Carolina State House grounds.  I happened to have a doctor’s appointment at that time.  My wife snapped the photos you’ll see in this… Read more

  • Let’s Change The Debate..By Changing The Debates

    It’s getting to be that time again. Next month, the first of many Republican debates will take place in Cleveland.  This first debate (to be produced by FOX News) will only allow the top 10 declared GOP candidates (according to the preference polls) on the stage.   The rest..well..better luck next time.  There are projected… Read more

  • So…What Happens Next In Charleston?

    I’ve said it before.  I’ll say it again. I’m so proud of my native Charleston, SC. The forgiveness and — as President Obama so aptly put it — “grace” the city and her people have shown since the Emanuel A.M.E tragedy has been nothing short of remarkable.  I am privileged to call myself a Charlestonian.… Read more

  • A ‘Holy City’ of Forgiveness In The Shadow of Tragedy

    I originally sub-titled this blog before putting up my first post “When the news that should make sense…doesn’t”. What happened in my hometown of Charleston, SC this week truly did not make sense. I know Charleston to be a welcoming city.  It was with that spirit that the members of “Mother Emanuel” — Emanuel A.M.E.… Read more