The Vindication of Right: A Look at Thirteen Days

The Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962 was one of the closest moments that the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics ever came to a nuclear conflict during the Cold War era. At the time, it was a defining moment for the Kennedy administration. A moment where any kneejerk reaction from either …

Reflections After Twenty-Two Septembers

My kids have become fans of Ghostbusters.  They love the first two movies and The Real Ghostbusters cartoon show.  Proton packs are reality to them. They don’t know who Bill Murray is at first, but they know Peter Venkman.  They can whip out the answer to the question “Who you gonna call?” without hesitating.  And since they’re …

Ten Reasons Why I Would Not Get Along with Abraham Lincoln

Given the volatile nature of politics today, I should know better than to enter the fray.  However, I am going to stand into the wind as I spit into it, using these current climes to make my position clear.  I don’t care if you’re left-wing, right-wing, or you just flip everyone the whole bird, here are ten …

The 25 Or However Many Days of 007 DAY 25: Because “From The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics With Love” Was Too Long Of A Title

Before starting off today, let me be amongst those that wish for a very Merry Christmas to you and yours and everyone in between as well!  Hard to believe that 25 days have passed since I started this venture and for those of you that have stuck with me, it has been a study in the …