The phrase, “the genie is out of the bottle,” means that something has been done that cannot be undone; a secret may have been revealed, forces may have been put into motion, privileges or monetary inducements may have been granted that cannot be retracted, etc.  ...

Belief means having trust, faith, or confidence in someone or something; it’s an acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists.  Sometimes beliefs are silly and childlike, e.g., That it was the tooth fairy would leave that quarter my pillow whenever I...

Even bloggers need a break sometime, so for today I'm taking the day off to watch football and enjoy the first day of 2024 - and to the followers of my blog - May the very best of your past being the very worst of your future.  So ,here's to love, laughter, and a...

Some favor "A Wonderful Life," others prefer "Miracle on 34th St." (the original, with Edmund Gwenn) while my personal favorite is "A Christmas Story," with Peter Billingsly, but regardless of artistic preference, each of these movies is a creation of Hollywood.  So...

The democrats are terrified of Donald Trump because if he wins in ‘24 he’ll be much better prepared for the Washington swamp this time around. And vis-à-vis the lies and the vilification Trump has been subjected to over the last seven years, they know if the...

The Salem witch trials occurred during the late 17th century, where according to historical records, thirty people were found guilty of witchcraft and nineteen of them (14 women and 5 men) were executed by hanging.   In late 17th century America those who were thought...

Whenever we engage a liberal on the subject of climate change it’s critical to stick with facts.  But even then, the reactions we’re likely to see are those of irritation combined with exasperated and condescending “how can you be so stupid?” expressions.  Next,...

Anyone looking for a definition of “woke” will find that the definition varies depending upon who you ask.  The term was originally coined by progressive Black Americans and used in racial justice movements in the early to mid-1900s.  To be "woke" politically in the...