New York lost in court over the latest gerrymandering attempt back in March… And a special master was appointed to step in and redo the map, since NY is losing a seat this year due to the latest census results. … Continue reading
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Another food ‘shortage’ on the horizon, as if we didn’t ‘see’ this one coming… NEW DELHI (AP) – India has banned exports of wheat effective immediately, citing a risk to its food security, partly due to the war in Ukraine. … Continue reading
Yet another mass shooting took place yesterday in Buffalo, NY. Ten dead, three wounded. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — An 18-year-old man has been arraigned in Buffalo City Court on Saturday evening, charged with first-degree murder in connection to the mass … Continue reading
Got a ‘bit’ sporty last evening… These first two shots were taken about a minute apart as I watched two thunderstorm cells merge right over the house. The cell on the left was building ‘quickly’ and the updraft was evident … Continue reading
Back to reality. Fun time is over, the symposium is done, and heading home. But it was great to see old friends and see the kids who are now shouldering the burden. Hats off to them! And prayers that they … Continue reading
We had our heritage dinner last night… With a bit over 300 folks attending… One of the most arresting speakers was a young twenty something Afghani woman who escaped from Afghanistan in the airlift last year. She one of over … Continue reading
Spending a few days down in Florida… It’s a chance to catch up with old shipmates, get some briefs from the current folks, and find out what is happening within the community. Due to some of the ‘get togethers’, there … Continue reading
And y’all are STILL reading my brain drippings??? Y’all just ain’t right! 🙂 A throwback- My first post… I’m new to this whole arena, but thought I’d give it a try. I guess I fall in the “silent majority” as … Continue reading
For some of us, Ayn Rand was required reading in college… a compelling excerpt. The Only Path To Tomorrow Ayn Rand Reader’s Digest, January 1944, pp. 88-90 The greatest threat to mankind and civilization is the spread of the totalitarian philosophy. … Continue reading
Those of you whose Mothers are still alive; call ’em, visit ’em, take ’em to dinner! Do something good for them!!! The history- The origins of Mother’s Day are attributed to different people. Many believe that two women, Julia Ward … Continue reading