Category Archives: politics
TBT – WE THE PEOPLE . . .
Today is Throw Back Thursday, I’m feeling kind of lazy, it’s getting close to a National election, I’m running out of ideas of things to write about. I found this oldie from several years ago that still seems appropriate today. … Continue reading
ATHLETES, POLITICIANS, MIMES & BOBBLE HEADS
Having been both a student and teacher of public speaking, I’ve had to learn a lot about body language. Has anyone else noticed similar gestures, eye contact, hand movement and nodding heads on those in the public eye? When they … Continue reading
CHANGE IS ALMOST ALWAYS GOOD . . .
I suppose Mark Twain would’ve been considered a radical in his time, and even today he’d be politically incorrect, but he made a lot of sense. He didn’t mince words when it came to the politicians of his day and … Continue reading
DEBATES . . .
SOMETIMES A PICTURE IS WORTH MORE THAN A THOUSAND WORDS!
MEN OF HONOR . . .
On May 6th, 1957, John F. Kennedy was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Biography – “Profiles in Courage.” He later went on to become the president of the United States. His literary award gave credence to the man who would … Continue reading
POLITICS AS USUAL
No need to elaborate on Mark Twain’s quote, but we have just witnessed another State of the Union Address. President Biden appeared the most presidential we have seen for some time. The Peanut Gallery of Congressmen and women didn’t fail … Continue reading
POLITICAL ADS OVERLOAD
Wednesday around here, usually means it’s time for garage sales. We’re getting to the end of the season for that sadly. I love looking at other people’s trash and trying to imagine how to use it in and among my … Continue reading
WAG THE DOG
I haven’t written a political post for a while. I’m trying with all my strength to avoid such things. There’s enough crud going on in our world today, however, I feel compelled to repost an article I wrote several years … Continue reading
WHAT IS THE NEW NORMAL?
“Normal is an illusion. What is normal for the spider is chaos for the fly.” Morticia Addams I live in a small town in Minnesota. It was one of the first towns settled here, because it was located on The … Continue reading
THE SILENCING OF A NATION
My dear blogging friend, Julie Cook – cookiecrumbstoliveby.wordpress.com – has a beautiful site which often expresses her disappointment with what’s happening in our country. Unfortunately, it seems when we have an opinion these days, it’s often seen as stirring the … Continue reading
A BIG FAT CHESS GAME
“We’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad. You must be, or you wouldn’t be here.” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland I’ve refrained from the impeachment insanity for some time, because I refuse to be part of it. To … Continue reading
NEW LIFE FROM OLD
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© A seed drops, It burrows and nestles into rich soil, It springs forth with new life, Fragile branches at first, Growing strong with each passing day, Expanding, stretching, embracing the sky, Reaching for … Continue reading
STRANGE BEDFELLOWS
In Shakespeare’s play, “The Tempest,” the term “Strange bedfellows,” was coined in reference to a drunken jester, named Trinculo. He was been shipwrecked on Prospero’s magic island. He seeks shelter from the storm and comes upon the petrified body of Caliban. … Continue reading
WEDNESDAY RAMBLINGS
I, like many, had my doubts when I went to vote last November. I wasn’t convinced in my heart of hearts that my decision to vote for Donald Trump was the sagest idea I ever had. He was brash, earthy, condescending … Continue reading
WHAT HAVE WE DONE?
In my years of living, I’ve not seen so much change as I have within the last 20 years. Could it be that we’ve been duped? Americans used to have a dream of a better life, a strong work ethic, … Continue reading
DIVIDED WE FALL
“There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under its leader, and concerting measures in opposition to each other. This, in my humble apprehension, is to be dreaded … Continue reading
ARE OUR LIVES BORING?
“You created a sensation about nothing. You people are so creative over there. Your lives must be boring.” Vladimir Putin Have we become a nation of creative bores? America has always been seen as innovative, entrepreneurial, forward thinking, but boring? … Continue reading
JUST A THOUGHT
First paragraphs from the Washington Post article, by Aaron Blake – February 16, 2017 “President Trump is facing multiple potential investigations, dealing with an administration that leaks like a sieve and still wrestling with heavy policy decisions on the Affordable Care Act, … Continue reading
LIPSTICK ON A PIG
There’s a thing floating around on Facebook these days. If everyone posts fine art instead of political rhetoric on their sites, it will flood Facebook with beauty instead of the other stuff. I admit, I got suckered into it too. … Continue reading
KATHY RANT
I’ve been considering what kind of work to do, now that I’m retired. In checking the employment opportunities, I happened to come across the salaries being paid to activists for various causes. I was surprised to see the going wage is … Continue reading
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