Chuck Howell and I were managers with the Tennessee Valley Authority in the 1980s. TVA is an outdated, outmoded and grossly mis-managed public utility that President Ronald Reagan would have been wise to have “sunset” during his tenure (my editorial comment). What follows is his take on the Presidential election. Please enjoy while I go […]

Our Tax System Explained: Bar Stool Economics Suppose that every day, ten men go out for beer and the bill for all ten comes to $100. If they paid their bill the way we pay our taxes, it would go something like this: The first four men (the poorest) would pay nothing.The fifth would pay […]

Our Tax System Explained: Bar Stool Economics Suppose that every day, ten men go out for beer and the bill for all ten comes to $100. If they paid their bill the way we pay our taxes, it would go something like this: The first four men (the poorest) would pay nothing.The fifth would pay […]

From my friend Harl Barnett … I totally agree! George Bush has been in office for 7 1/2 years. The first six the economy was fine. A little over one year ago: 1) Consumer confidence stood at a 2 1/2 year high; 2) Regular gasoline sold for $2.19 a gallon; 3) the unemployment rate was […]

From my friend Harl Barnett … I totally agree! George Bush has been in office for 7 1/2 years. The first six the economy was fine. A little over one year ago: 1) Consumer confidence stood at a 2 1/2 year high; 2) Regular gasoline sold for $2.19 a gallon; 3) the unemployment rate was […]

Why is it that Joe Biden, the “Mouth of the Eastern Elite” is so quiet these days? Could it be that the nomination of Governor Sarah Palin as vice president has dumbstruck the Barack Hussein Obama campaign? Are they now scrambling as some DNC “insiders” are saying to dump Biden and “convince” Hillary to run […]

Why is it that Joe Biden, the “Mouth of the Eastern Elite” is so quiet these days? Could it be that the nomination of Governor Sarah Palin as vice president has dumbstruck the Barack Hussein Obama campaign? Are they now scrambling as some DNC “insiders” are saying to dump Biden and “convince” Hillary to run […]

So many of you have been so kind to inquire about me and how I am coping with the loss of my best friend and constant companion of 14-years. Well, when I received the following and watched it my heart was at ease finally. A true story. Enjoy. A remarkable phone call from a 12 […]

So many of you have been so kind to inquire about me and how I am coping with the loss of my best friend and constant companion of 14-years. Well, when I received the following and watched it my heart was at ease finally. A true story. Enjoy. A remarkable phone call from a 12 […]

From my friend and colleague Lynn Beckman MEET ME IN THE STAIRWELL You say you will never forget where you were when you heard the news on September 11, 2001. Neither will I. I was on the 110th floor in a smoke-filled room with a man who called his wife to say ‘good-bye.’I held his […]

From my friend and colleague Lynn Beckman MEET ME IN THE STAIRWELL You say you will never forget where you were when you heard the news on September 11, 2001. Neither will I. I was on the 110th floor in a smoke-filled room with a man who called his wife to say ‘good-bye.’I held his […]

A Lady Named Irena Sendler There recently was the death of a 98-year-old lady named Irena Sendler. During WWII, Irena, got permission to work in the Warsaw Ghetto, as a Plumbing/Sewer specialist.She had an ulterior motive…She KNEW what the Nazi’s plans were for the Jews, (being German). Irena smuggled infants out in the bottom of […]

A Lady Named Irena Sendler There recently was the death of a 98-year-old lady named Irena Sendler. During WWII, Irena, got permission to work in the Warsaw Ghetto, as a Plumbing/Sewer specialist.She had an ulterior motive…She KNEW what the Nazi’s plans were for the Jews, (being German). Irena smuggled infants out in the bottom of […]

The following story has circulated over the Internet for years. Yet each time I read it I am reminded of the powerful lesson it conveys. Just as Jesus Christ and Buddha told parables to explain morality so do such stories that come either from a real incident or the mind of those who would wish […]

There are a few men that I wish I had known well enough to call them a friend. Tony Snow was one of them. TONY SNOW’S TESTIMONYThis is an outstanding testimony from Tony Snow,President Bush’s Press Secretary, and his fight with cancer.Commentator and broadcaster Tony Snowannounced that he had colon cancer in 2005.Following surgery and […]

Many of you have asked and here are the answers: 1) We had Stimpy cremated; 2) We have designed a “memorial garden” for the old man — he always found the “sweetest and softest spot” in any of Kay’s flower beds so it was just fitting to do the same for him; 3) the garden […]

Many of you have asked and here are the answers: 1) We had Stimpy cremated; 2) We have designed a “memorial garden” for the old man — he always found the “sweetest and softest spot” in any of Kay’s flower beds so it was just fitting to do the same for him; 3) the garden […]

Our friend Susan Gaffney-Evans shared this poem with us that captures a lot of the feeling we all have when we lose a dear canine friend. Lend A PupI will lend to you for a while, a pup, God said,For you to love him while he lives and mourn for him when he’s dead.Maybe for […]

FROM THE BACK OF EDDY CREEK ON LAKE BARKLEY — Today, Christians around the world believe that Jesus Christ rose bodily from his tomb and walked once again among his followers. It is all about belief and faith. The following story shared with me by Lynn Beckman, a dear friend and former student of mine […]

FROM THE BACK OF EDDY CREEK ON LAKE BARKLEY — Today, Christians around the world believe that Jesus Christ rose bodily from his tomb and walked once again among his followers. It is all about belief and faith. The following story shared with me by Lynn Beckman, a dear friend and former student of mine […]