I’ll start by acknowledging both the dedication and sheer insanity it takes to run for political office. Whether it’s a village board position or a seat on the national stage, throwing your hat in the ring takes guts and I salute anyone willing to do so. That being said, why are you running? No, really. […]
It was a perfect day, sun shining, not a cloud in the sky. Suddenly this space ship appears and lands in the back yard. A squatty-looking blob like creature emerged and somehow asked if I had a flexible metal hose and a pie tin, both of which I possessed. Seems the refibulator on the craft […]
We all want our kids to be the best. Whether it’s in school, sports or just life, the desire to raise great kids is paramount for most parents. However the pressure to raise or be that great kid can easily become a daunting endeavor. Luckily I have the solution: Just aim for good. While raising […]
Growing up, I really wanted to be a lawyer. I’ve always loved arguing with people and the thought of being paid to do so seemed almost too good to be true. Once I realized the time and financial commitment necessary to actually become a lawyer, I decided pretty quickly it wasn’t for me. Looking back, […]
Ahh, the every ten year U.S. Census. Often anticipated by states, cities, counties, towns and villages in the old days It was a method of not only gloating population growth, but how it collected federal and state tax dollars and how they were distributed to various municipalities. Of course politicians figured out their own a […]
We are, for better or for worse, a melting pot of the people, places and things we surround ourselves with on a daily basis. The old adage of “you are what you eat” is just as true when it comes to who you interact with and what you consume on the internet and social media. […]
Just thought you would like some random facts, follies and news bits from this past week to enjoy, or otherwise engage your mind. • U.S. astronauts earn about $150,000 per year • With the average price per pack soaring to $14.55, New York stands as the most expensive place in America to smoke. Key Data […]
Ready? Take a deep breath. Remember this comes from a place of love and genuine concern for our community. We need to start talking about consolidation of services and administrations at our schools here in Wayne County. Before you come for me with pitchforks lamenting the loss of your district’s identity or yelling about your […]
Most, but not always, the federal government has balance. Voters tend to break-up political party voting giving each of the major parties at least one of the senate, congress, or presidency spots. When one party dominates all three branches there in an imbalance in the entire social fabric of right vs. left. This is especially […]
Sharing details of our family’s day-to-day in his column has often been a go-to for my father. Growing up, random strangers would come up and recount something that happened in our kitchen the week before as if they were there. As a kid I often hated it. Now, as someone who writes a column every […]
Okay, we don’t get much time off with weekly deadlines, so we decided this year to see two Broadway shows in New York City. Simple enough, we would leave the Rochester Airport at 6 a.m., get an early check-in at the hotel, grab some breakfast, take a nap and see the two shows, each booked […]
I’m going to make a not-so-bold prediction: Bruce Blakeman will not win the governor’s office. If you’ve been paying attention, chances are you can see that already too. Not only is he a relatively unknown to most voters in the state, he’s up against one of the toughest opponents you can face. No, not Kathy […]
Have you ever asked the question...'Why do the Arab nations dislike America?' Along with that question is 'Why does the U.S. have numerous armed forces bases throughout the Mid East?' Well, here is an historic picture of pure colonialism by good old American drive. In the 1950s the U.S. State Department regarded Egypt as the […]
In the early nineties, the term RINO was coined. A “Republican in name only” was used to describe members of the GOP who were deemed insufficiently conservative. These days it has been co-opted to include anyone who doesn’t rabidly support the current administration. (That’s me) Flash forward to present day and the need for a […]
Last year, in a column, I predicted that, after the 2024 election this would happen and it has come to fruition. Large corporations and billionaires are scooping up news media, or bowing to the current administration concerning news coverage. The President announcing lawsuits against newspapers, journalist and assorted other media here and around the world, […]
