That’s alright with me An anthem for October 18. We will be millions. We will be global. We will be loud. We will Fly The Flag. We will be peaceful – regardless of provocation. We are Antifa – whether we use the name or not. Antifa has no headquartersAntifa has no leadersAntifa has no moneyAntifa…

Asking for America Part 1: I believe in the Two Commandments: 1. The “Golden Rule”. 2. Leave the Earth a little better place than we found it. That’s my spiritual “faith”. Do those two and most things fall into place nicely. I don’t adhere to any other dogma. But I try to live a life…

Reconsider your identity Part 1: What are you?Some of you may remember my friend Frank from outer space. Before he left to explore, to search for a more intelligent species, he asked me some questions: Frank: What are you? Me: I am a human being – an animal living on the Planet Earth. Frank: But…

Enjoy See you in a couple of days with what I hope you will consider a VERY positive and encouraging newsletter. (Nothing to do with Voldemort below.) Today, I just HAD to share this.

Asking for a friend Democrats are lost in a fog In the comments section of today’s Heather Cox Richardson’s “Letters from an American” a person named Kathy (an astute regular on that Substack) suggested the following: ”I get your point, I think mixed economies work best.” My brain exploded with agreement. And then as the…

Has it begun its return? A writer is a harvester of ideas. Like a farmer pulling crops. What follows are my crops for this week. Two parts. Coping and Hoping. The crisis is escalating. But the voices for democracy, decency and freedom of speech are getting louder. The slippery slope of a slide to dictatorship…

A planetary view of the Future Part 1 – The Truth IMO, one of the greatest TV series is “Newsroom”. It was one of the few that deserved more seasons. Jeff Daniels (portraying a popular news anchor) delivered this impassioned speech during a college panel discussion. This clip is from 2012 but is a perfect…

A Confession and a Plan Part 1 – A reflectionI live in New England. When I hear a Southern accent, a stereotype jumps into my head. I didn’t ask for it. I don’t like it. It is just embedded. I often hear my fellow Northern residents make wiseass remarks about Southern accents. There is some…

The fear, the rage, the petty vindictiveness Normally I post a letter only twice a week. Today just offers a midweek visual for your entertainment. I couldn’t resist sharing. And then a quick quiz. Why did I go to Staples yesterday and buy a bag of these in multiple colors? The answer is below if…

And…How Democrats Must Plan for the Presidency – Now! Today’s letter is not all about oysters. But they are one of my favorite culinary treats. As a new Englander, I prefer our cold water shellfish. But I do like them all, wherever they are from. Back to oysters in a minute. I am excited. Two…