By Bob Gaydos
Haley presents a dilemma for those Republicans who can’t stand Trump, but are too afraid to say so because they need the votes of the aggrieved, angry whites who make up MAGA, the volatile base of the GOP, but who don’t outnumber the relatively sane voters populating the rest of the electorate.

By Bob Gaydos
From Pine Bush to Iowa to Denmark, the week was full of mystery.

By Bob Gaydos
On a positive note, if Dry January results in a more responsible general approach to alcohol consumption (as brewers and distillers are obliged to promote), it has to be good for society’s overall health. Excessive alcohol consumption contributes to a multitude of societal and health problems as well as highway and other accidents.

By Bob Gaydos
These were my thoughts following the insurrection of January 6, 2021. The words still stand. Democracy is under attack.

By Bob Gaydos
Join me on an impromptu international journey. It’s all about mind/body balance and a little clarified butter.

By Bob Gaydos
In my opinion, the future of this country as I have known it is in peril and far too many of my fellow citizens apparently don’t know or, worse, don’t care.

By Bob Gaydos
The year drew to an end with major announcements in publishing, baseball and politics, but more of the same from the GOP.

By Bob Gaydos
He opened the bedroom door and entered a world of light and laughter and clinking glasses and aunts and uncles and … trains! Trains! And tracks. And…!

By Bob Gaydos
When Tommy Devito wanted to play quarterback in the NFL, he took a shot and got hired as a walk on with the New York Giants. When Rudy Giuliani wanted to be president, he skipped a couple of primaries, decided he didn’t need a platform and abruptly dropped out. Timing.

By Bob Gaydos
“No thank you” is a complete sentence and perfectly acceptable answer. It should not require any further explanation. “One drink won’t hurt you” is a dangerously ill-informed reply. The same goes for, “A few butter cookies won’t hurt. C’mon, it’s Christmas.” Or, “Get the dress, Put it on your credit card. You’ll feel better.” Not really.