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Well, this is SO MUCH BETTER than a movie

About a week ago, the front page of Business declared that Marc Lore was in pursuit of Utopia. Then CNN offered this today… It would appear that Mr. Lore is not just Considering SomeplacElse, he is planning to build it! This comes at a time when I am SOOO READY... Read More

Democracy RULES! Abide!

In the past I have occasionally heard bits and pieces of partisan grandstanding on the Senate floor. Sometimes I would express a “Give Em Hell, Harry” but more often I would let an obscenity fly, turn off the TV, and try to calm down. But last night, much... Read More

An Almost Christmas Miracle-Epilogue

Her name was Melinda.  Last name unknown.  But we talked, laughed, played charades and provided outrageous answers to the pantomimes of others.  I found out many things about her in the few hours we spent together but alas a phone number was not among them. Someone... Read More

An Almost Christmas Miracle-Act 3

There was something about driving the Tri-State at night in the winter, that kicked up the adrenalin.  I had topped off my wiper solution fully cognizant of the coming street crud that would try to coat my windshield in the wake of lumbering 18 wheelers.  I danced... Read More

An Almost Christmas Miracle-Act 2

Mom shouted down the hall, “Barry, will you run to Dunkin Donut and get me a coffee?” “Ok.  You want a hot dog from Arman’s?” “Not today” The overly wholesome food and all you can-drink-milk from the Purdue meal plan left me... Read More

An Almost Christmas Miracle-Act 1

50 years ago, I got in my Brother’s car as we embarked on what we were still allowed to call “Christmas” break. (The semester did not end in those days, we had to return to classes and finals in January.) There was a warmth in my parents house that... Read More