Posts Tagged: America

Donald Trump Our Un Woke President 

I have observed my 80-year-old husband nod off on the couch watching TV. I’ve seen his head tucked into his chest, eyes shut, asleep while he is sitting at his computer. When I gently mention this to him, he gets

Donald Trump Our Un Woke President 

I have observed my 80-year-old husband nod off on the couch watching TV. I’ve seen his head tucked into his chest, eyes shut, asleep while he is sitting at his computer. When I gently mention this to him, he gets

Make America America Again

“The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.” — FDR, Inaugural Address, January 20, 1937. These core

Make America America Again

“The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.” — FDR, Inaugural Address, January 20, 1937. These core

Crying For America

I am crying for America. On the morning after the Presidential election in 2016, the first person who called me was my father, whose words were “I’m sitting shiva.” Shocked and in despair we mourned together. He is no longer

Crying For America

I am crying for America. On the morning after the Presidential election in 2016, the first person who called me was my father, whose words were “I’m sitting shiva.” Shocked and in despair we mourned together. He is no longer

Garbage Can to the World?

  Donald Trump says America is “The garbage can to the world!” I say Rubbish! I do not come from trash. My immigrant ancestors were far from debris. My husband’s refugee family were not refuse. Donald, you are the only

Garbage Can to the World?

  Donald Trump says America is “The garbage can to the world!” I say Rubbish! I do not come from trash. My immigrant ancestors were far from debris. My husband’s refugee family were not refuse. Donald, you are the only

Travels With My Dog

On the Road with Mo As my new Louisiana Lab known as Mo, moseys his way up north in a 48-foot Reefer Trailer he is unintentionally taking my long-imagined “Break the Blue Bubble” tour I had thought to take this

Travels With My Dog

On the Road with Mo As my new Louisiana Lab known as Mo, moseys his way up north in a 48-foot Reefer Trailer he is unintentionally taking my long-imagined “Break the Blue Bubble” tour I had thought to take this

Vintage illustration WWII Soldier

Memorial Day- We Must Remember This

On Memorial Day we pay homage to all the soldiers who didn’t come home. To all those we lost in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraqi, and Afghanistan, this Buds for you! Memorial Day has the word “memorial” for a

Vintage illustration WWII Soldier

Memorial Day- We Must Remember This

On Memorial Day we pay homage to all the soldiers who didn’t come home. To all those we lost in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraqi, and Afghanistan, this Buds for you! Memorial Day has the word “memorial” for a

New years Eve Mary Tyler Moore

Happy New Year 2022-Will We Make It After All?

How I long to shout “Happy New Year” and really mean it. Wear a silly hat and blow a cheezy plastic horn at midnight and truly believe its message! Exchange that greeting with friends without a hint of irony! Last

New years Eve Mary Tyler Moore

Happy New Year 2022-Will We Make It After All?

How I long to shout “Happy New Year” and really mean it. Wear a silly hat and blow a cheezy plastic horn at midnight and truly believe its message! Exchange that greeting with friends without a hint of irony! Last

Stink in America

The American Stench

Something is rotten in America. And it stinks! The stink the rancid Republicans continue to make over abortion rights is simply foul. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor wonders whether our court will survive the stench of overturning Roe v Wade.

Stink in America

The American Stench

Something is rotten in America. And it stinks! The stink the rancid Republicans continue to make over abortion rights is simply foul. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor wonders whether our court will survive the stench of overturning Roe v Wade.

At Long Last, A Happy New Year

For the first time in four years, I feel not only a glimmer of hope for the coming new year but the beginning of healing. Hallelujah! In 2021 the adults are coming to help us heal. To restore, regenerate, and

At Long Last, A Happy New Year

For the first time in four years, I feel not only a glimmer of hope for the coming new year but the beginning of healing. Hallelujah! In 2021 the adults are coming to help us heal. To restore, regenerate, and

Vintage ad Uncle Sam and Caravan migration

An All American Invasion

  It’s a miracle worthy of a Biblical story. Let us pray. Without even firing a gun, the dangerous invasion of millions from our southern border is no more. Upon learning our elections are over, thus no longer able to

Vintage ad Uncle Sam and Caravan migration

An All American Invasion

  It’s a miracle worthy of a Biblical story. Let us pray. Without even firing a gun, the dangerous invasion of millions from our southern border is no more. Upon learning our elections are over, thus no longer able to