Yipes! Is Baseball a Sport? I see great things in baseball. It’s our game–the American game. It will take our people out of doors, fill them with oxygen, give them a larger physical stoicism. Tend to relieve us from being a nervous, dyspeptic set. Repair these losses, and be a blessing to us. Conventional wisdom […]
Bailouts are the Road to Perdition Over the last month, I’ve heard announcements for many rescue plans. One plan is meant to help those Americans with homes who are struggling to pay their mortgages. I haven’t read about much detail, but this plan of the week is meant to reduce the mortgage payments of financially struggling […]
The Value of Art? I heard the chorus asking “are you kidding?” as well as the crew that shouted “Duh! this is a no-brainer.” Lots of drama over the $50 million for the arts that was placed in the current edition of the economic stimulus bill. Some people believe that $50 million is not enough […]
Our Experiments and Experiences with Love Love inspires; love conquers; love takes us higher; love is our power; love is a natural instinct – what I am? Whatever love is, I am one of those people who refuses to believe that it is out of our control and that it is a matter of fate. […]
Don’t Overlook the Thinking Behind No Child Left Behind Soon after former President Bush told us about a proposed No Child Left Behind act, I know plenty of people shouted, “Amen!” Finally, someone with “juice” acknowledged that the adults in the schools around the nation were not getting the job done. Finally, we could place […]
Inauguration Edition Much ado about the Inauguration of a new President. Before we get caught up in the ceremonies and pageantry, let’s stop, listen to, watch, or read the President’s first speech. Let’s make sense of what he said on Tuesday — what changes does he intend to make, what are his thoughts on the economy […]
First in 2009 Lots happening since we went off to take final examinations and to get a little R&R. Violence and fighting in Gaza; Obama’s decisions for his cabinet and person who’ll lead Inauguration prayers; fallout on Prop 8; politics in Illinois takes the national stage; bailouts for the right industries and people; Brittney back […]