Yeah, I know. By this time, you’re sick and tired of all the political talk. Well, frankly so am I. I live in a red state (Texas) with a distinctly blue family (at least the ones under my roof). And sadly, even though the election is over (yay!), I suspect that Facebook and Twitter will … More A Red/Blue State of Mind
Al Franken: Giant of the Senate by Al Franken. TwelveBooks.com. 406 Pages. I teach one of my classes in a classroom in the university library. I also tutor students there. When things are quiet, I like to wander over to the New Books section of the library and peruse through what’s coming out, both for … More Review: “Al Franken: Giant of the Senate” by Al Franken
I’ve never been political. I got into a major argument with someone from France while I was in college because I told him I wasn’t voting because I didn’t think it really mattered who was president. And I don’t really think that’s changed. My immediate family is Democrat, many in my extended family are Republican. … More Speaking My Mind…While I Still Can
My last blog followed the title of “Things We Don’t Talk About,” and mentioned politics and religion as those things that one doesn’t discuss in polite company. There’s a reason for that. People take sides. People get emotional. I was just on Facebook and just about every post on there took one position or another … More The Elephant/Donkey In The Room
The Great Adventure 