CXXI – English is Weird

American English is a strange concoction. Words that sound the same mean different things; others are spelled alike, but are pronounced differently. Then there are expressions we use which are either oxymorons, or look and sound absolutely stupid.

CXX – Possible Solutions

The United States has the highest per-capita incarceration rate of the entire industrialized world.
Many people complain about prison overcrowding. But what can be done about that? That’s what I write about for this week’s post.

CXIX – This or That?

To keep the mood light, and to turn attention away from the constant barrage of political posts, I present a list of some of my “this or that” preferences.

CXVIII – Sent to My Room

My bedroom is the place where I do my writing and my sleeping. I describe a little what my room looks like

CXVII – Where Were You When…?

Shocking events happen in everyone’s life, which leave a permanent impression and memory. This week, I go into some events of my life that were shocking, and that I won’t forget

CXVI – Why Did The Person Cross The Road?

Pedestrians are everywhere, but why are they so highly treasured? Why must they always be safe and bubble-wrapped?

CXV – Good For What Ails You?

Can someone please tell me why it is that as we get older, aches and pains seem to become the norm? Is it really true, or is it just me? I would hope that it is not just me, since many people older than myself seem to have a hard time with simple things. I […]

CXIV – Coming to Your Phone?

Smartphones pack a lot, but what are they still lacking?

CXIII – From Where I Stand

Here’s where I stand on some social issues

CXII – Abolish Them!

The late comedian George Carlin was known for his profanity, but also for his rather insightful thoughts on society, politics and religion. He had a straightforward way of getting his point across. Some of his thoughts were spot-on; other things he said were for entertainment. In one of his HBO shows, he cited, within his […]