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When I was 11 years old, nightfall was my enemy. Especially during the summer.As I remember (admittedly, I’m embellishing this) I never sat down once during any of the summers of my youth. Rest was a waste of time when there were apple trees to climb, sandlot ball games to be played – or ...

The Big Liar returns

HeĢƵ the Energizer Bunny of one term, twice-impeached presidents.He just keeps lying and lying and lying.Civilian Donald John Trump had hidden behind Fox News long enough.It was time for him to find a field in Wellington, Ohio, and hold forth with his usual outrageousness – aimed with ...

A look at our colorful language

I love the English language.I even use some of it from time to time.This is one of those times.What does this mean? “You’re beating a dead horse.”I’ve spent years researching old newspapers, but I’ve never found a single case of somebody whoĢƵ beaten a dead horse.That phrase ...

Things are looking up

Last year, life everywhere stopped.ItĢƵ restarting now – and with a vengeance.This month, Major League baseball parks are starting to fill with delirious fans who’ve been starved for peanuts, and popcorn, and the cracks of the bats.A recent home series for the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley ...

Say it ain’t so, Joe

I just thought it was a chance meeting at the time.I’d never expected to come face-to-face with a U.S. senator while waiting to get my car fixed.That happened nearly a decade ago just outside of Pittsburgh.I was in the waiting room of a local Meineke Auto Car Care Center, holding my breath ...

Let the delusions begin

Are Republicans living in a dream world?I hope not.But thereĢƵ growing evidence “The Big Lie” is sprouting wings.According to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, 53% of Republicans still believe Donald Trump is their true president.HE’S NOT!That same poll reveals that 56% of Republicans still ...