Blog (Columns)

Pretty much every week, I like to take a tongue-in-cheek look at events of the day. I have no axes to grind, no agenda to push. But the foibles of the rich and famous, the pomposity of politicians, and the continuous escapades of the denizens of Hollywood just provide too much rich fodder to leave alone. My intent is purely to be an equal-opportunity skewer, and to put a little laughter into your day. Here’s the link to past and present attempts:

My Latest Column

A Chat Between “Frienimies.”

Since the election brouhaha is all over (except for the shouting and gnashing of teeth, depending on your outlook), I thought it prudent for us to listen in on a post-mortem tete-a-tete with our friendly, [...]

Now Let’s Not Always See the Same Hands in the Air.

Given the contentious issue of fair ballot-counting that arose during the last couple of national elections, there are efforts being [...]

Of Bombs, Bedrooms, and Betting

Are you tired of all the political news? Well, it’s certainly not going to slacken off for at least the [...]

The Art of Spinning ’til You’re Dizzy

Well, the boxers have returned to their respective corners, both sides claiming victory. The big face-off (hardly a debate) between [...]

The Game is Afoot!

All right! The Big Day is almost here! No, not the start of the college football season. That was last [...]

How About a Partridge in a Pear Tree?

With the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics now in the record books and many of the participating athletes already in training [...]

And Now it Begins in Earnest.

As you read this, the Democratic fun fest in Chicago is fading into history. To be sure, though, the continuous [...]

The Best Defense is a Good Offense?

Well, well, well. It seems as if the tables have turned on Vlad “The Mad” Putin. At least for a [...]

Yeah, But Can They Stick the Landing?

Back in May, my daughter called and asked if we could come down to their home and watch their two [...]

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