Civics 101: Yes, Politics Matters

September 6th, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
Like it or not, everything is politics in one way or another. We are a nation of laws and politicians write the laws. We either like them or we don’t. We get to vote accordingly. Hire them or fire them. That’s our basic job as citizens.

Three Things are Really Bugging Me

September 1st, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
Trump’s crudeness, Boeing’s incompetence and medical malpractice all stick in my craw.

Everybody, Even AI, Needs an Editor

August 28th, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
All news media should have a policy on the proper and improper use of artificial intelligence and make it known to the public as well as their staff.

It Was a Grand Old Time in Chicago

August 24th, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
Hope and joy are contagious. They can spread quickly, especially when there is a concerted effort to share them. Democrats, working together and setting aside differences for the moment, have decided to share the wealth. The moment is that important.

Tale of two roll calls

August 21st, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
One was fun, one not so much.

The Whole World has gone Weird

August 10th, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
Tim Walz’s weird proclamation suddenly seems to be manifesting all over the news.

Not All Republicans are … What?

August 2nd, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
Trump is what he is. If you accept it, either vocally or with silence, then so are you. Enough is enough. Eight years of enough.

Changing the Kamala Storyline

July 25th, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
Joe’s out, Kamala’s in it to win it and much of the media is now busy trying to come up with a storyline on why the vice president just can’t beat Trump.

Biden, Hummingbirds and History

July 22nd, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
As I watched the hummingbirds Sunday afternoon, I thought about what an act of selflessness it was for Biden, who clearly believes he can still do the job, to agree to step aside for someone younger, because, well because it’s the right thing to do. At least that’s what he had been constantly told for a month.

A City Boy’s Guide to Country Etiquette

July 20th, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
A refresher on things people new to country living might want to know to make life a little easier.