“Defend Them Fiercely”: Adrian Fontes plans to protect Arizona’s elections from ‘Maga fascists’ The Democrat who defeated a hard-right extremist in the midterms to be the next secretary of state doesn’t mince words. The Guardian — Ed Pilkington — Mon 2 Jan 2023
This first question below has not yet been asked aloud. But it still rankles: why should I have to even think about this before she is much older? Why do I keep wondering what I’d say if her mother turned to me and said, “Let’s ask Grandpa . . . .” Not to mention if … Continue reading More of My 2022 trip
[NOTE: Henry Olsen is a very conservative columnist; I would typically not look to him for political counsel. Even so,there’s one politician Olsen likely understands much better than I could ever hope to, namely: Mike Pence.
[NOTE: The Bible quote on my mind today— Ecclesiastes 8:11-14, in the Today’s English Version: “Why do people commit crimes so readily? Because crime is not punished quickly enough. A sinner may commit a hundred crimes and still live. Oh yes, I know what they say: `If you obey God, everything will be all right, but it will … Continue reading Rep. Jamie Raskin Diagnosed with Cancer
At the last stop in our neighborhood . . . More than “Thoughts & Prayers” . . . Street scene, 2022 Yeah, tough reading after a long trip, my man . . . Wherever you find your light, let it shine . . .