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Donald embellishes; Kamala deceives

There’s a difference. I wish both of them always told the truth, whole and nothing but. If only we could see a debate starting out with them swearing on a Bible to be… Continue reading

Liberty: love it or lose it

God grants liberty only to those who love it, and are always ready to guard and defend it. –  Daniel Webster (1) What’s not to love about liberty? Isn’t it the desire of… Continue reading

Firm facts over flighty feelings

It’s all about the feels.  Both the candidate and her supporters. That’s how I see Kamala Harris and the Democrats caught in her spun web of laughter and lies. She’s all about achieving… Continue reading

The place is real; the danger is real

I responded to POTUS on “X” the other day. Or at least to whomever is running Joe Biden’s social media. Referring to our VPOTUS and her running mate, he said they’re “one hell… Continue reading

Finding peace in troubled times

How anxious are you about the future in light of the turmoil and madness of the present? How worried are you that our country will be completely overrun by totalitarian autocrats? How frustrated… Continue reading

Vive la différence

One of the first things I noticed was the women. Not just one but at least three female Secret Service agents on President Trump’s security detail in Butler, PA. This is not good,… Continue reading

Can you smell it yet?

If there’s anything good about Pride month, other than that it’s finally over, it’s the light it shines. Just as the sun streaming through my window reveals all the dust on my furniture,… Continue reading

No rights for the Godless

It’s a rights free-for-all these days. Rights are in conflict with other rights; rights are being conferred and rights are being confiscated. And a lot of folks are feeling fairly frantic about it.… Continue reading

Final thoughts on our final days

We’re coming now to the end of this series on coming to the end of this life. I pray that I’ve helped someone courageously confront the certainty of the body’s mortality and resolve… Continue reading

Trials of the aged

Aging has its perks, as I talked about last time, as well as its unpleasant side effects. But though my experience has, thankfully, been more annoying than difficult, I want to acknowledge in… Continue reading

Aging has its perks

I’m on a quest to come to grips with, and even embrace, my stage in life as a 68 (and 1/2) year old woman. This is #5 in my series. I’ve got just… Continue reading

I have a place prepared

(And, no, I’m not talking about a burial plot.) In my pondering the reality of my inescapable, downward slide into old age these last few weeks, I’ve broached the fact of my inevitable… Continue reading

Whose body is this?

Mind/body dualism is a thing. It’s a very noticeable reality for those of us in or nearing the fourth quarter of our lives. Because though my body is showing obvious signs of age,… Continue reading

Nature has a course, and takes it

Aging. I’m not a fan. The wrinkles, the loss of vision and hearing, the debilitating aches and pains. I feel so bad for my husband. 🙂 Nah. That’s me too . . .… Continue reading

On death and aging

I’m 68 years old. And a half. (I like to be precise.) This series of posts is about what life is like for a 68 1/2 year old woman. Maybe you can relate.… Continue reading