Category Archives: Op-Ed

Happy Birthday To My Furbaby

I want you to help me wish my furbaby, Skitty, a happy 13. I nearly lost her a few months ago as she was barely eating during much of the month of November.   As Thanksgiving approached, I was a day away from taking her to the vet to have her put down. But then, as the weekend beforeContinue reading “Happy Birthday To My Furbaby”

Daylight Savings Time Begins

Well, Daylight Savings Time begins again from now until Nov. 1.   And of course, the $64,000 question is why do we keep doing this? Can’t we keep time permanent? We created it. It’s not like it’s moving mountains.   The first week or so during this period is the worst time for people. Our bodies are off their system. Statistically, thereContinue reading “Daylight Savings Time Begins”

I Ate The Big Arch From McDonald’s So You Don’t Have To

I normally don’t eat at McDonald’s anymore. It’s not because I don’t like a good quarter pounder, it’s just that their prices have skyrocketed and they don’t offer many deals as other fast food places do. If I do get anything, it’s usually something off the value menu. I was going to try the BigContinue reading “I Ate The Big Arch From McDonald’s So You Don’t Have To”

From Out Of The Frying Pan And Into The Dumpster Fire

I’d thought I’d never admit this but we’d be better off with Kristi Noem as the Secretary of the Homeland Security. But she’s on her way out and her possibly replacement isn’t any better by a longshot.   Since he became a U.S. Senator after three terms in the House of Representative, Markwayne Mullin has been walking around Capitol Hill like O’Bannion from Dazed and Confused. He thinks he’s a badass and constantly trying to start fightsContinue reading “From Out Of The Frying Pan And Into The Dumpster Fire”

SNL Sketch Skewers Celebrities, Not People With Disabilities

There’s nothing really funny about a disability. Yet sometimes the humor can be used in a right way. I’ll admit, I laugh every time Amy Poehler screams obscenities in Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo with as the joke is how other people are uncomfortable about it.   For the most part, our society has never really learned how to deal with people with physical disabilities. We tried to change the terminology so that handicapped peopleContinue reading “SNL Sketch Skewers Celebrities, Not People With Disabilities”

Same Shit, Different Administration

I can’t believe the Trump Administration is taking a victory lap less than 48 after a pre-emptive strike (cough terrorist strike cough) in Iran. I’ve seen this beore back in 2003. I know that seems like a long time ago but I find it funny how Republicans are saying this is a win-win for everyone.Continue reading “Same Shit, Different Administration”

Peace And Love To The Innocent Victims Of The Iranian Bombings

First and foremost, not all Iranians are bad people. And just to give you racists and bigots a lesson, they are not Arabs. They’re Persians. They mostly speak Farsi. Now, Iran’s supreme leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei may be dead and he was definitely an awful, evil person. But Benjamin Netanyahu isn’t no saint and DonaldContinue reading “Peace And Love To The Innocent Victims Of The Iranian Bombings”

Regret Is A Dish Best Served Cold When Especially You Get Your Just Desserts

When I was working at the Wagoner Tribune, there was a guy who was a big-wig at the only car dealership in town that wasn’t just a fly-by-night used car lot (even though they never really sold any new cars despite being a GMC franchise.) He would often make somewhat racist and bigoted comments about President Barack Obama around people. As a journalist, you noticeContinue reading “Regret Is A Dish Best Served Cold When Especially You Get Your Just Desserts”