View from The DeckMaine August 4, 2022 My friend dean sent me an article on the new Tom Cruise movie “Top Gun Maverick,” entitled “How Crazy-Ass Tom Cruise and ‘Top-Gun’ Saved America.” It essentially said, “thank god for a mindless enjoyable … [Continue reading] about Day 564 – Top Gun Maverick & The Two Best Movies of the Year
Looking Out My Kitchen Window Friday July 29, 2022 I’ve written several screeds this week and haven’t posted because they are unfinished. From Josh Hawley trying to act like a tough guy selling a mug with his fist raised picture and then … [Continue reading] about Day 558 – No Time. Such Stupidity
Monday, July 18, 2022 I have one last international trip planned for this year - Egypt in November. I have been fortunate enough to meet and communicate with Egyptian scholars. They have been kind enough to respond to my questions. I … [Continue reading] about Day 547 – Preparations and Speculations
DescendingIn the Tunnel(for Annie) Saturday July 16, 2022 A long time ago people used to go to the movies every Saturday and the show would start with a newsreel summing up what happened the previous week. That and newspapers were about the … [Continue reading] about Day 545 – Nothing to See Here – Wait? What?
Dead MenDead Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Hey, what’s the big deal? The President of the United States was leading an armed insurrection against his own government. He was okay with his Vice President being hanged. He knew he lost. Everyone … [Continue reading] about Day 542 – After the Hearing