It is going to be a fun summer as we watch the layers of the onion that is Donald Trump slowly peeled away. Right now, The Donald is trying to deal with the release of documents related to multiple lawsuits filed against him for his now-defunct (an adjective we can use to describe many of…… MORE
Or You Could Try Showing Better Movies
I see the Cineplex here in Oshkosh is undergoing a major re-branding. A shiny flier in the mail tells me about the comfy new recliners in their “auditoriums” (apparently they aren’t “theaters” anymore) and the new restaurant style dining available there–even if you aren’t seeing a movie. I had to laugh when I saw that…… MORE
Small Acts of Kindness
After a long weekend up north, I came into work yesterday afternoon to prepare four days worth of stuff for this morning’s newscasts. That’s when my wife sent a text message shortly after we got back saying there was no mail in our box–but instead a large cell phone–one of those “phablets” with a screen bigger…… MORE
At Least No One Has Been Offended
When I think of how much the US has spent on “security” since the 9/11 attacks it depresses me. Entire new bureaucracies were created to deal with the “threat” of multiple hijackings or a dirty bomb or a mass shooting at a public event. Millions of man-hours are dedicated to screening procedures, billions were spent…… MORE
Living In Dangerous Times
We are living in dangerous times, my friends. A time when mere thoughts and words can be treated as “crimes against humanity”–and the “groupthink” envisioned by George Orwell in his novel 1984 is coming closer to reality. Take for example the incident at a San Diego Padres baseball game last weekend. The San Diego…… MORE
The Further Adventures Of Liberal Man!!
The hottest thing in pop culture today is superheroes. Comic books are almost cool, every other movie features installments of old and new superheroes and people dressed up like them are no longer treated like the biggest losers on the planet. Never one to pass up on an opportunity to cash in on a trend,…… MORE
A Real Dose of Reality
For those of you old enough to remember, I want you to think back to the crack cocaine epidemic of the 1990’s. Remember how political leaders held press conferences every few days saying the government had to do something to help the people who were addicted to the drug kick the habit and get their…… MORE
The Carpetbaggers
In the days after the Civil War, a number of opportunistic Northerners moved into the defeated states of the Confederacy seeking election to public office–and drawing the support of the newly-freed slaves to win. Some had lived in their new homes less than a few months before winning positions in statehouses and even Congress. Some came…… MORE
It’s Entirely My Fault
Allow me to apologize for the horrible weather we have had to endure this spring. It’s entirely my fault that we have had to put up with blizzards in April, snow in May and freeze and frost warnings both months–not to mention use of “wind chills” after Mothers’ Day. It’s my fault because I have…… MORE
First off, let me commend the Oshkosh high school students who put together the petition drive to demand additional mental health services from the School District. You have identified what you believe is a need in your school and you are bringing it to the attention of the people you believe are the ones who…… MORE
