Category Archives: politics

WAG THE DOG

Posted on February 18, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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WHAT IS THE NEW NORMAL?

Posted on September 20, 2021 by atimetoshare.me

“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 →

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THE SILENCING OF A NATION

Posted on August 26, 2021 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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A BIG FAT CHESS GAME

Posted on January 28, 2020 by atimetoshare.me

“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 →

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NEW LIFE FROM OLD

Posted on January 9, 2020 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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DON’T LET IT BE FORGOT …

Posted on November 22, 2019 by atimetoshare.me

The photograph was taken as the funeral procession made it’s way towards St. Patrick’s Cathedral.  With a little prodding from his mother, John Kennedy, Jr. made the final salute to his father and the Commander in Chief of the United … Continue reading →

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STRANGE BEDFELLOWS

Posted on January 9, 2019 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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WEDNESDAY RAMBLINGS

Posted on September 20, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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WHAT HAVE WE DONE?

Posted on August 8, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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DIVIDED WE FALL

Posted on June 15, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

“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 →

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ARE OUR LIVES BORING?

Posted on June 5, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

“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 →

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JUST A THOUGHT

Posted on February 18, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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LIPSTICK ON A PIG

Posted on February 10, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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KATHY RANT

Posted on January 30, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

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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WOMEN ON PARADE

Posted on January 23, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

“Don’t shut yourself up in a bandbox because you are a woman, but understand what is going on, and educate yourself to take your part in the world’s work, for it all affects you and yours.” ~Louisa May Alcott I’m … Continue reading →

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A FRESH START

Posted on January 21, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

Our country inaugurated a new president yesterday.  Protesters lined the streets, jeering voices spewed obscenities, violent behavior erupted.  Just like any other day. We could say these acts of vandalism and hatred were freedom’s voice speaking loud and clear, but … Continue reading →

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SUBMIT

Posted on January 20, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

“America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” Abraham Lincoln Today we await the transfer of power as one president leaves office and another takes the oath … Continue reading →

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CONSCIENCE

Posted on November 7, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

Conscience is defined by Webster as an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one’s behavior.  Martin Luther spoke of his conscience as being captive to the Word of God and that he … Continue reading →

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PIONEER SPIRIT

Posted on November 5, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

Photograph my ancestors on the prairie of Montana over a hundred years ago. We hear a lot today about the pioneer spirit – especially in regard to the first woman president.  I’ve already cast my vote and I feel I’ve made the … Continue reading →

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WAG THE DOG

Posted on September 24, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

A POST FROM MY ARCHIVES A COUPLE YEARS OLD, BUT STILL PERTINENT TODAY In 1997 a film was released which was filled with espionage, media hype, a war, a scandal, a movie producer with exceptional PR skills and lots of … Continue reading →

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