So, tRump got us into this war with Iran on falsehoods and is now whining because the NATO countries won’t help him protect the Strait of Hormuz. And his buddy in Israel is bombing the hell out of residential areas of Lebanon, killing civilians much like he did in Gaza. Both world leaders got elected […]
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Currently, I’ve been rewriting my humorous memoir, A Dead Tomato Plant and a Paycheck, in preparation for releasing a new version with a new cover and professional formatting. When I first published the book, I formatted it myself, which was a mistake as I’m not tech savvy enough to do that properly. The cover is
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Turning the blog over to Slim Randles today so we can all smile a little and maybe even chuckle at some of the antics of the guys who gather at the Mule Barn Truck Stop on a regular basis. First up is a story about Delbert’s attempt to get Marvin to join the Chamber of
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The title of this post will make sense in a minute. I promise. I hope. Please bear with me. The first side of the contrast is based on the fact that after a year of the start of the current administration, I still struggle to make sense of the shit-show that is our government in
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First a word about Venezuela. Oil It’s always been about the oil. Not drugs because fentanyl does not come from Venezuela. Proven fact. The majority of the drug comes from Mexico. Get the facts. And Paul Singer, one of the billionaires who has made millions of contributions to GOP political races stands to profit significantly from the
Are you partying tonight? My celebration will be small, just me and one of my sons. As in years past, we’ll toast the New Year around ten o’clock because it’s midnight somewhere. Then he’ll go back to his house & we’ll both be tucked in before the bell tolls midnight. Tomorrow I’ll make a few
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Decorating… check. Baking… sorta check. Still cookies to make. Gifts and cards… also sorta check. Still have to wrap a few gifts. House ready for company… check as soon as I get all the wrapping paper and bits of ribbon off the guest bed. Now to just close down my office for the rest of
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First story is something I wrote about the weeks before Christmas a long time ago as part of my weekly humor column for the Plano Star Courier. While the people and places have changed, not much else has when it comes to getting ready for the Big Day. I’m always in what I call The
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Today I wish everyone who is celebrating a Happy Thanksgiving. May you make wonderful memories with family and friends, and not get as stuffed as the turkey. What are you thankful for? For me it is always my family first. What a blessing they have been to me, especially during my recent move. I am
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Here it is Monday again and time for another guest post from Slim Randles since I have nothing to write about. The news, along current affairs, are just too depressing. Plus, I’ve been sick for a week. UGH! I sure wish Slim had been a contributor to newspapers and blogs way back when I did
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