People who know me know my lifelong obsession with Jarts. If you’re younger than 40, you probably have no idea what those are. They were – and are – the world’s best lawn game, consisting of two plastic rings placed 20 or so paces apart into which you lob Jarts, which are … [Read more...]
Here’s the only real solution to our gun addiction
We could easily start to cool the mass shooting fever that has gripped America. It isn’t rocket science. We could, for instance: Ban assault weapons and define the term broadly. The assault weapon ban that Congress let lapse in 2004 is a good start but doesn’t go nearly far … [Read more...]
And the kids shall lead the way
Anyone who bashes “kids these days” for their supposed faults and flaws (all bunk, by the way – kids are smarter and better than ever) didn’t watch yesterday’s “March for Our Lives” protest in Washington, D.C. All I could say is “Wow.” Kid after kid, young adult after young … [Read more...]
Education in America, 2018 style …
Miss Johnson's 2nd-grade classroom, Fall 2018 ... “Miss Johnson, Amanda is making faces at me!” “Shhh, teacher is busy right now, Billy. I’m pretty sure I saw something move behind that tree across the street.” “Squirrels like trees, teacher!” “Of course they do, … [Read more...]
Their hobby is worth more than your life
Boil away everything else and this is what the gun debate comes down to for hard-core gun owners: Their hobby is worth more to them than anything else. It’s worth more than your life or the life of someone you love. It’s worth more than the subtle fear we all have now when … [Read more...]
