Now, how did THIS happen?

Okay – The movie has been watched. All three kids are in bed. The dog is making obscene noises on the couch as she engages in loud self-hygiene. And I? Am locked out of my bedroom. yes, you read that right. Not because of anything I’ve done. My wife is recording voice clips for a […]

Just pennies a day!

In trying to get a grip on just how huge the profit just posted by Exxon for last quarter is, I decided to break it down. It’s just thirty-nine cents a day. Every day of the past three months. Per person. in America. Yes, my family of five would contribute $2.00 a day. And we […]

Juxtapositions

Today, in the mail, I received several items. A notice from my Alma Mater (ooh, doesn’t that sound fancy?) that tells me about the millions of dollars they are going to spend to make a new commons area and residence halls. A letter postcard from my satellite company reminding me that I signed a contract […]