The “People’s Convoy” circled the Capital Beltway yet again Tuesday. While participants looped the highway, organizers met with US Senators Ron Johnson and Ted Cruz to discuss vaccine mandates. Other truckers met with lawmakers including US Representatives Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene. One DC commuter noted on Twitter: "It’s pretty hilarious in DC right … Continue reading Trucker Convoy in DC
Ash Wednesday in Ukraine
Debris and the shell of a car litter Freedom Square outside the local city hall in Kharkiv on March 1 after it was hit by Russian shelling. The robed man made a cross on his forehead With palm leave ashes Then made his way down the line Applying an ash cross to each of them … Continue reading Ash Wednesday in Ukraine
Interesting Times
Lucky to live in interesting times I thought to myself back in ‘89 Soviet Union was collapsing I was stationed at Rhein Main In May of that year Tiananmen Square protesters shined Stood for freedom, until crushed Don’t know if Tank Man survived The Berlin Wall came down in November And there was dancing in … Continue reading Interesting Times
Trying Not To Blink
What did I sign up for When I stepped into this world Surely there was paperwork Before my flag unfurled Well, I guess it doesn’t work that way Nobody gets a choice Just thrown onto this spinning orb And told we should rejoice Yep, clap your hands and raise your voice And find some joy … Continue reading Trying Not To Blink
My Best Friend Kerry
Kerry was my best friend From grammar school on I still think about him often Even now, though long gone We hung together all the time Shot hoops and talked all things Wondered on the ways of girls And if the Knicks could win Kerry had good fashion taste Connecticut preppy ways Encouraged me to … Continue reading My Best Friend Kerry
Magic Store
Twelve years old and on the bus Heading for the city Got an itch for magic tricks Time for nitty gritty We heard about it from a guy Who brought a whoopee cushion to school Got Mr. Stephens after break When he sat down on his stool There’s a magic store down in New Haven … Continue reading Magic Store
Proudly On the Trump Train Still
Who’s still on the trusty Trump Train? White evangelical Christians are packed in tight QAnon supporters are riding these rails The Storm is now in sight Us lily white Republicans You know we don’t like change In schools, at jobs, in neighborhoods Does that really make us strange? Who likes different folks showing up When … Continue reading Proudly On the Trump Train Still
I’m a Real Arizona Republican
Far right radio host Alex Jones walks through the rally of pro Trump supporters outside the Maricopa County Recorder's Office, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York). When Alex Jones is on your side, might be time to reassess your side. I ‘m a real Republican In the great state of Arizona By … Continue reading I’m a Real Arizona Republican
The Cover-Up Club
Remember how I faked the potential path of a hurricane on that weather chart. Is there any way we can do that with the certificates of electors in a few states. Let's give it a try. Join us in our subterfugeHelp us swirl the dustHelp us slow the wheels of justiceHelp the gears to rust … Continue reading The Cover-Up Club
Second Amendment Blues
A militia group stands in front of the governor’s office after armed protesters occupied the Michigan State Capitol building during a vote to approve the extension of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home order in Lansing, Michigan. Is this the type of “well regulated Militia” the Framers’ had in mind when crafting the Second Amendment? Credit...Seth Herald/Reuters … Continue reading Second Amendment Blues
Waipahu Bob 