A friend of mine has a son who has serving in a branch of the U.S. military. While stationed at a base in another country, he met a young woman. One thing lead to another, nature took its course, and they got married. Shortly thereafter, they had a baby daughter. Then his overseas assignment ended, and he was ordered back to the United States. That's when things got … [Read more...] about Bringing a Family Home
More Minor Automotive Adventures
After last week's goose strike incident, we dropped off the Toyota RAV4 at the body shop and settled in to use our 14-year-old Dodge Neon. That lasted until Wednesday when, while driving my wife home from work, I noticed a sharp burning smell in the passenger cabin. It wasn't an odor I recognized. It wasn't just overheated engine coolant (I'm familiar with that smell) or … [Read more...] about More Minor Automotive Adventures
Stalin In the Courtroom
Jamison Koehler takes on the topic of accepting responsibility. I read about it all the time in crime stories and legal blogs: The defendant is convicted, and the severity of his sentence depends on a number of factors, one of which is "accepting responsibility" for his crime. Jamison saw a case where it went like this: During sentencing, the judge told Bruckheim that he was … [Read more...] about Stalin In the Courtroom
When You Think Authenticity, You Think Trump?
Sad news, everyone: Former Drug Czar William Bennett has himself fallen victim to the curse of drug abuse. At least that's the only explanation I can think of for his absurd pro-Trump editorial on CNN.com: Proving he is willing to call 'em as he sees 'em, and not following the traditional advice for prospective candidates that it's not a good idea to anger your audience, he … [Read more...] about When You Think Authenticity, You Think Trump?
Scattershot 2011-04-11
Random shots around the web: I'm sure the benefit to the food contractor is purely a coincidence. This crap from the TSA is so wrong. And, the TSA is using puppies for propaganda. Have they no decency! … [Read more...] about Scattershot 2011-04-11