There is a line in the movie Clear and Present Danger that I have always liked. I’m sure it’s not the only example, but it’s the one I’m using here. It comes when Jack Ryan is in the Oval Office with the President and his advisors, discussing what course of action the President should pursueContinue reading “A Missed Opportunity”
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It’s Really Not A Lot
My Dad always used to say to me, “Figures lie, and liars figure.” I never really understood at the time what it meant. As I got older, it became quite clear. People will use numbers in the way that most benefits them. I have often cited cigarette smoking statistics as a perfect example. Now, IContinue reading “It’s Really Not A Lot”
If I Were Coach Bill On Superbowl Sunday
Gentlemen. I don’t think I have to tell you how proud I am of this team, and of every one of you as individuals. You have stepped on the field, week in and week out, and steadily improved in all aspects of the game. This is to be commended, considering the valuable members of ourContinue reading “If I Were Coach Bill On Superbowl Sunday”
Ya Gotta Love ‘Em
I put it out to my Facebook friends to give me a topic to write about, as I had not done a blog in over a week, and I was itching to write about something. After a few suggestions, some good and some bad (shoes? Really, Julie?), the idea of writing about my kids wasContinue reading “Ya Gotta Love ‘Em”
The NFL Playoffs, As I See Them
Well, the divisional round of the playoffs is over. The AFC played out pretty much as expected. Tom Brady and the Pats brought Tebow mania to a screaching halt, and the Ravens beat the shorthanded Texans in Baltimore. This sets up a long awaited playoff rematch in Foxboro, where the Pats would like to getContinue reading “The NFL Playoffs, As I See Them”
We Are So Naive
How do you know when you’re really an adult? It seems like a pretty simple question. What’s more, is that it seems like it should have a pretty simple answer. But it doesn’t, does it? Especially when you consider how many times in your life you actually think you ARE an adult. How many timesContinue reading “We Are So Naive”
Gone, But Not Forgotten 2011
It’s New Years Eve, and as I think back on 2011, I want to take the time to remember the good people…….and the bad. They all had an impact on my year. A bunch of dead bad guys in 2011. Comments for you will be brief and uncaring. We got ya Osama, so suck it.Continue reading “Gone, But Not Forgotten 2011”
Congratulations Are In Order
My hat goes off to Drew Brees, for breaking Dan Marino’s 27 year old, single season passing record. It just figures that Brady will probably break it too, but finish behind Brees at season’s end. Oh well, Brady can’t have everything. 😉 He would rather have a ring.
Ode To Christopher Hitchens
“The fact that a believer is happier than a skeptic is no more to the point than the fact that a drunken man is happier than a sober one.” ~ George Bernard Shaw “Religion easily has the best bullshit story of all time. Think about it. Religion has convinced people that there’s an invisible man…livingContinue reading “Ode To Christopher Hitchens”
WHY?????
Why do people care about the Kardashians? Why can’t a great offense beat a great defense? (Rhetorical) Why am I willing to die or kill for my family? Why are NBA players too stupid to realize they’re ruining the league? Why do politicians do things they KNOW are not good for the country? Why can’tContinue reading “WHY?????”
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