This is the premiere installment of This-N-That Sunday and I have no idea where it is going as I write these words. I’m just going to fly by the seat of my pants so to speak. Forgive me in advance if it seems like a mishmash, but that is as it was intended to be wasn’t it? Let’s get down to business. Global Warming It … Continue reading This-N-That Sunday
Waterford Virginia is perhaps the most iconic town I have been through. It is located in Loudoun County about 50 miles from DC. You won’t find any franchises or many other businesses for that matter. Nor will you find cars speeding by. Here is a little about Waterford from Wikipedia: After falling into disrepair in the early part of the 20th century, the Waterford … Continue reading Waterford VA
The GOP solution to almost everything that is wrong with America is to privatize it. They simply don’t think that government has much of a place in today’s American society. Democrats on the other hand believe that in many cases government is the most effective solution. One of those disputed areas is healthcare. Which one is right? Maybe the answer lies in trying both out … Continue reading Privatize It….
Waterford, VA – Mill Waterford VA is perhaps the most picturesque village I have ever visited. There are hundreds of beautifully restored 18th and 19th century homes and business within the town. If you want a peek at what America might have looked like 100+ years ago stop for a visit. Continue reading Waterford, VA….
Monticello, VA – Jefferson I can’t image what America would be today without the words and ideas of Thomas Jefferson. For anyone who has visited my main blog at RJsCorner knows that he is one of my primary heroes. The sculpture above is just outside the visitor’s center at Monticello. In some very insignificant ways I like to think of myself as a chip off … Continue reading An American Hero…
Williamsburg, VA – Early America I have been to Colonial Williamsburg on four different occasions and am still fascinated by the place. Its quality of preservation is second to none. A lot of early American history took place on that ground. It was perhaps the intellectual capital of America in its time. If you go you must have dinner at one of the recreated inns. … Continue reading Colonial Williamsburg…
Norfolk, VA – USS Wisconsin Like it our not the mighty guns of the battleship USS Wisconsin is part of what it means to be American. Those guns wreaked havoc when they were fired. About the only good thing I can say about modern-day drones is that they cause less collateral damage (ie innocent deaths) Continue reading Like It Or Not…
Montpelier VA – The Father of the Constitution James Madison is my favorite of all the founding fathers. He was a little guy like me but had a profound affect on our country. It was primarily his wisdom that gave us the venerable constitution that drives our country. He didn’t have the large estates that Washington or Jefferson had but his historic center is well … Continue reading Perhaps The Best…
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., who drafted the bill with Sanders, called the bill “a beginning — not an end — to the efforts that must be taken” to address the crisis affecting veterans’ health care…. The Senate bill, like the House measure approved Tuesday, would let veterans facing long delays for appointments or living more than 40 miles from a VA facility choose to get … Continue reading Senate backs bill to improve health care for vets
As an addendum to Monday’s post about VA hospitals I see where Senator John McCain and Senator Bernie Sanders have a bill before the Senate to allow veterans access to the Medicare system when they can’t get appointments with a VA hospital or live more than 40 miles from a facility. This could be the first step in actually accomplishing my proposal of merging the … Continue reading VA Epilogue..
Shinseki reiterated other steps he’s taken, including putting the leadership at the Phoenix facility on leave and ordering a “nationwide audit of all other major VA health care facilities to ensure understanding of, and compliance with, our appointment policy.” Some question whether removing Shinseki would address the core problems at the VA or simply serve as a distraction for now.”Is him resigning going to get … Continue reading VA Hospital Problems….
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