Originally published by San Diego News Room 1-29-10 In the aftermath of Scott Brown’s history making victory in the liberal state of Massachusetts, President Obama’s advisers are probably telling him this would not have happened…
Originally published by San Diego News Room 1-11-10 Well, Christmas is over and Congress plans to deliver a belated Christmas present–health care reform. True, it’s a gift most Americans do not want, according to one…
Originally published by Town Hall 11-18-06 The election did not go well. The democrats took back congress and the implications for our country and the war on terror are enormous. Our country made a very…
“Only white people can be called racist because only white people have the power to enforce their racism.” This was the indoctrination going on at the University of Delaware through their Resident Assistants, a teaching…
March 31, 2010 Had this story taken place in Berkley, California, I doubt that anyone would have batted an eyebrow. But this is the little city of Davenport, Iowa, the heartland of America. City Administrator,…
Originally published by San Diego Newsroom on 12-4-09 On Thursday, Nov. 12, I was interviewed by The San Diego Union-Tribune for the purpose of responding to an atheist-sponsored billboard, but the controversy it generated is…
Originally published by San Diego Rostra on March 25, 2010 When North Korea and Iran defy U.S. protests and U.N. sanctions, the response of the Obama administration is a call for calmness, patience and more…
This is the second blog in one week about current bank life. Ever since my bank was taken over by another, it has been an unmitigated nightmare. Don’t worry, I’ll spare you the real depressing…
Originally written for Town Hall:2-5-10 Well, it’s that special time of the year again, Valentine Season. The season begins on December 26th when Hallmark rips down their Christmas decorations (which were up since before Halloween)…
I’ve been trying to cut down expenses lately, even on my day off when I often head for the multiplex cinema and view a matinee. On this particular fine, crisp, winter morning, I took out…
Have you ever noticed that the best way to hear honest feedback about your appearance is to change your appearance? “Have you lost weight? You sure have lost weight! Wow! No kidding. You look terrific! …
Fast food restaurants seem to have figured out how to navigate through today’s horrible economy. So many of them are selling hamburgers and similar items for only a buck. Even if you buy three such…
Last week, I had a chance to watch the American Idol auditions in Los Angeles. Singer/song writer, Avril Lavigne was serving as a guest host, critiquing a Christian worship leader’s performance. After admitting that he…
Given the choice between being sick, with all the accompanying discomfort, or losing my voice, I would choose the painful sickness hands down. Because of all the public speaking I do, not to mention a…
This morning, I needed to get a checking account problem straightened out, not the kind of simple situation a teller could take care of. No, this needed one of the heavy guns, somebody from Customer…
Everybody knows how long it can take to park at Disneyland. Well, if not everybody, at least my girlfriend Nancy and I know. Since we have those cheaper, annual passes, the drill is quite familiar…
This week, I turned 56. Remember when you were little? Your birthday was exciting for several reasons; the presents, of course, along with cake and ice cream and parties. But you were also thrilled, and…
Pop up on a computer has always been annoying. It’s not as if any of us loved commercials anyway, but one that leaps into your face like a sneaky, sinister Jack in the Box makes…
“ I feel the Holy Spirit is telling us that there is something wrong with the worship.” “God seems to be leading me to find a different church.” “Brother, I don’t mean to sound confrontational,…
What can be closer to the heart of American culture than Disneyland? Of course, the big attraction to Disneyland this time of year is that they’re all decked out for Christmas Time with a spectacular…