My cousin posted this on FB and I had to share. It as a great message. Pay attention to the current solider and vet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKJ-kfsDMPY&feature=youtube_gdata_player Both the solider and the vet served in the unpopular wars. They way Vietnam veterans were treated upon return to the country was shameful. While many volunteer even more were … Continue reading Thank You
Mr. President, Jedi and Vulcans
By now you've heard that congress has once again failed to solve the budget crises. When I saw the president's response on the evening news I was literally yelling at the TV. The Big Guy found the entire thing amusing. He suggested it would make a good blog piece. After watching this I'm sure … Continue reading Mr. President, Jedi and Vulcans
Farewell to A Hometown Hero
Ft. Worth legend Van Cliburn passed away yesterday at the age of 78. Born in Louisiana and raised in Kilgore but he made Ft Worth his home for longer than I can remember. It is ironic that a city that started as an outpost on the frontier would become the home to one of the … Continue reading Farewell to A Hometown Hero
No Words
In the wake Friday's tragic incident in Newtown, CT like many I'm struggling to comprehend why and how. Those are two questions that may never be answered. Thirteen years ago the unthinkable happened in my hometown when a deranged gunman walked into a youth gathering at a local church . Like in Newtown a place … Continue reading No Words
A Word To Bullies
News WKBT Anchor Jennifer Livingston takes on a comment from a viewer. Actually, she takes the guy down on her news show. Livingston also uses it as springboard to promote the National Anti-Bullying Month and encourage viewers. As someone who was bullied unmercifully from 4th grade until I graduate from high school I'm glad that … Continue reading A Word To Bullies
School Denies Lunch to A Kindergartener Who Can’t Talk
Last week, 5-year-old John Robert Caravella was denied lunch over an outstanding lunch bill. Caravella has autism and is unable to communicate. He attends a special program for children with autism at Cliffwood Elementary School in Matawan, New Jersey.The school made no effort to contact John Robert's parents. John and Silvia Caravella. Instead the teacher … Continue reading School Denies Lunch to A Kindergartener Who Can’t Talk
In Response to Recent Events
In light of the recent shooting in Aurora, Colorado, I am reminded of an event that happened in my hometown almost 13 years ago. In both incidents a deranged gunman walked into a crowed public setting and for unknown reasons opened fire on an innocent and unsuspecting crowd. In both cases the victims were just … Continue reading In Response to Recent Events
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