Our democracy has inaugurated pirates to repeat past mistakes we have already learned. The streets of New York have been used like its playground to blame for the evil when the tables are turned. The first phase of their powers took just a few hours, Bush sat in the schoolhouse while our towers burned. Then […]
Rio De Janeiro
In the melting pot of Brazil, three quite different concepts of a square meal interacted delectably. The Indians, who were there first, contributed grains, vegetables and an appreciation of the abundant seafood. The Portuguese, who colonized Brazil, brought their stews and sweet tooth… and then imported African slaves who in turn added new spices and […]
Travelling With Your Cat – Keeping Your Globe-Trotting Kitty Safe and Comfortable
Having travelled with my pets many times, I only recommend doing it whenever it is totally necessary. Cats are creatures of habit and like being in their own familiar surroundings. Some cats like travel more than others, but in general it takes them out of their comfort zone. Here are some ways to make the […]
GEORGE REALLY DID SLEEP HERE..AND THERE
GEORGE WASHINGTON SLEPT…WHERE? HERE! REALLY! By Warren D. Jorgensen If the shots heard ‘round the world at Lexington and Concord signaled the birth of the baby that would become America, then the Hudson Valley is where it learned to walk, with George Washington holding it’s hand. His legacy is still very much alive, along with […]
Swallowing Goldfish
Sadness was what she feels, sadness welling up inside of her body as the car turns the corner and zooms along on its way. She feels too attached to the heart inside of the other car to see it go and not feel the tears stinging her large, brown eyes; to feel the lump rising in […]
Another Boring Budget Cycle
Everyone likes to complain about taxes. It is one of the great underrated spectator sports. But few people do anything about taxes. Very, very few people take the time to study a budget. Budgets are dull, confusing and require a couple of hours to understand. Those who read a budget figure out pretty quickly that there is not much discretionary […]