A Wine Dinner Worth Remembering
Read MoreA WINE DINNER WORTH REMEMBERING
Take a look at this photo (above). Tell me where you think it’s from. No cheating. I’ll provide the answer at the conclusion of the column.
Read MoreA WINE DINNER WORTH REMEMBERING
Take a look at this photo (above). Tell me where you think it’s from. No cheating. I’ll provide the answer at the conclusion of the column.
Read MoreDonald Trump told yet another jaw-dropping lie on Monday. During a White House press conference he falsely asserted that former Presidents failed to call or write letters to the grieving families of American soldiers killed in the line of duty.
This is simply not true. It is a lie
Read MoreAnother mass shooting. More bloodshed. More death. More agony.
And, of course, more thoughts and prayers.
Sigh.
Read MoreI’ve attended hundreds of sporting events at the college and pro level. This means I’ve witnessed the customary pre-game rendition of the national anthem more times than I can count in dozens of cities and stadiums all over the country.
I find it puzzling to see those who vehemently criticize pro football players for taking a knee being labeled as “disrespectful.” The protestors are “disrespecting the flag” is a popular accusation that’s been raised all over social media. The president has even jumped into the melee, and typically as has been his doing, he’s made the issue far more incendiary for the country he presumably governs.
However, based on my experiences observing the national anthem played at games, of all major sports, there does seem to be quite a bit of hypocrisy going on.
Read MoreJust now, I went and looked up the word “maverick.”
The definition is as follows: “an unorthodox or independent-minded person.”
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) has been labeled a “maverick” off and on during much of his four decades in public life.