Cherokee, NC – Native Americans Most of us know far too little about the original people of our nation. We too quickly brushed them aside to take over their land. We called it “Manifest Destiny”, they called it robbing their … Continue reading The Original Inhabitants…

I can remember the first business trip I took to the NYC area in 1970. We had dinner at the famous Bahrs Restaurant. It was a lavish place that looked out on a bay of the ocean. Being from the Midwest I was astonished by the seafood available on the menu. Of course since then the nation is now filled with franchise fast food restaurants to gobble up so much of the eating-out dollar. I still go to Bahrs when I am in the area… Continue reading Eating Out…

I remember the details of the Vietnam war still today. While my hearing impairment kept me out of it I did lose several good friends to that totally unnecessary war.  One thing I remember is the daily body counts from the DOD of Viet Kong killed. It was acknowledged later that these numbers were grossly over counted.  It seems that the military establishment thought they could get unlimited funds if they show us that the “enemy” was much stronger than it really was. I think that mentality still reigns today inside that pentagon shaped monolith in Washington DC. The news today is … Continue reading ISIS has Advanced Surface-to-air Missiles!!

New England – Farmhouse stone buildings such as the one shown here are typical of the buildings in early American history of New England. I think this one as taken in western New York but am not sure. Continue reading Washington Slept Here…

During a recent interview, the former supermodel broke down while talking about how the alleged rape has affected her. “I’m strong, and I’m gonna stand on my own two feet, and I’m going to tell my side of the story,” the 59-year-old told CNN. “It’s not going to end here.” SOURCE:  Watch Janice Dickinson Tearfully Discuss Her Sexual Assault Allegation Against Bill Cosby | TIME. It certainly saddens me to see such a comic icon’s image tarnished. I know and thoroughly believe in the concept “innocent until proven guilty” but I can also understand how the powerful among us can get … Continue reading Accusations Against Famous People…

Bishop Hill, IL – A Lutheran Community Bishop Hill, which is located in central Illinois is an interesting place to visit. It early citizens were almost entirely Lutherans who were escaping persecution in Sweden because they dared to believe differently than … Continue reading Bishop Hill…

Those of us who are Christians have been taught about a triune God also called the Trinity. Over the years I have come to form my own visions about just what that means. I am going to share them with you here. But, before I do I am not trying to convince you that I am right or you are wrong about your spiritual beliefs. Some of us choose different paths to our heavenly links. The Trinity is supposed to be made up of three different entities: God the father, God the son, and God the Holy Spirit. I first … Continue reading Triune God….

Yeah me too. One thing I have discovered from my long life is Ignorance is bliss more times than not.. Continue reading Not Knowing — Bliss….

When’s the last time you heard of a millennial friend or relative getting a raise or a promotion in their current job, excluding a new degree or new job? Almost never, right? Employers rarely give raises anymore, outside perhaps a standard cost-of-living adjustment. If we want a new opportunity, we’re told we need a new degree or certification. Most often, we have to switch jobs.Job hopping is often the only way for us to move ahead. I know friends who are waiting a backlog of managers or supervisors who (might) retire in 5-10 years. The choice is clear: wait out … Continue reading No Raises Anymore….