Mike, our Dad, and myself in the late 1960's The calendar is about to flip not only to the end of a month, but also to the end of another year. The end of December causes most of us to take a glance back at the events of the past year. As usual, this one … Continue reading 2017: the year that I lost my Dad – but in the end, not really
Why Democrats don’t want you to have nice things
The Republican Party-controlled United States Congress led by Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin and Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky passed historic tax reform legislation this week. This tax relief will lower the tax burden for nearly every American individual and business. The Tax Policy Center is a nonpartisan joint venture of the Urban Institute and … Continue reading Why Democrats don’t want you to have nice things
Carlos Santana: bad signing by the Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies agreed to terms with veteran free agent first baseman Carlos Santana this past week. Per a report from Phillies insider Jim Salisbury on December 15, the formal signing will take place pending the results of a physical exam. This was a wholly unnecessary signing, and I believe that in the end it … Continue reading Carlos Santana: bad signing by the Philadelphia Phillies
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
My wife and I had the pleasure of taking in a preview showing last night of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi", which officially opens in theatres on Friday, December 15, 2017. There are going to be many spoilers in this review, but they don't start just yet. Consider this opening sort of like the … Continue reading Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Dems keep throwing curves, Trump keeps taking them deep
Democrats have tried nearly everything within their power during 2017 to discredit President Donald J. Trump. Still obviously butt-hurt after Hillary Clinton's stunning (to them)Â defeat last November, they have refused to simply play the role of gallant opposition party. The Dems could have decided to put forth their own agenda, their own vision for the … Continue reading Dems keep throwing curves, Trump keeps taking them deep
MATT VEASEY 