As Promised … Gooseberries

July 1st, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
Gooseberries are not only juicy, they have thorns and history. Who knew?

The Debate, Yeah, I Know

June 30th, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
Gooseberries, then sushi. The debate can wait.

The Real News Scores a Win

June 27th, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
The Washington Post, with help from The New York Times, recently provided a lesson in basic American journalism ethics. To wit: They still exist.

Willie Mays Was Simply the Best

June 19th, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
The greatest player I ever saw died yesterday. He was 93. All of baseball mourned because Willie Mays was not just a fantastic ballplayer, he was a terrific ambassador for the sport.

Gambling and Sports — a Bad Bet

June 17th, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
Maybe it’s just me, but: The major sports leagues made a bad bet when they allowed themselves to be partnered with legalized gambling.

A Brief History of Flag Day, Up to Trump

June 14th, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
It is not an official federal holiday, but rather a day to honor the flag and what it
stands for, regardless of how some may seek to pervert it.

Happy Birthday (89), AA!

June 10th, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
The authors of the Big Book are Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith, who founded AA in 1935.

What Did You Do on D-Day?

June 8th, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Joe Biden was in Normandy. Donald Trump was in Arizona, but thought he was in Texas.

Yikes! AI Wants My Job!

June 3rd, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
I learned recently that I’m considered to be a “knowledge worker.” Who knew? But the salient question is not who the knowledge workers are, but whether the jobs will be replaced by computer chips.

Guilty! What Does it Mean, America?

May 31st, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
Has the Trump era been a stain on American history or an opportunity for growth? Or both? And how have Republicans responded?