Once Upon a Time … in America

December 7th, 2025

By Bob Gaydos
Tissues could handle a sneeze, cars had individual design, every singer had a TV show and the U.S. was respected around the world … once upon a time.

On Being ‘Unfit’ to be President

December 3rd, 2025

By Bob Gaydos
The creators of the Netflix series “Death by Lightning” reminded us of the “beauty of America.” Anyone can be president. Well, unless of course, she is a woman.

What I’m Thankful For, 2025

November 27th, 2025

By Bob Gaydos
Better to stifle the bitter and savor the sweet for at least one day. Airing an attitude of gratitude for Thanksgiving.

How to Survive the Holidays in Recovery

November 25th, 2025

By Bob Gaydos
My annual column of tips on holiday partying for people in recovery and their hosts. “No, thank you” is an acceptable answer.

JFK: Still taking the measure of the man

November 22nd, 2025

By Bob Gaydos
Sixty-two years after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, questions still linger about the man with whom I feel synchronistically connected.

Did He Just Call Her ‘Piggy’?!

November 20th, 2025

By Bob Gaydos
This week, Trump gave us a look inside the real man with just four words:
— “Quiet Piggy!”
— “Things happen.”

Imagining a ‘reasonable’ Rapture

November 14th, 2025

By Bob Gaydos
What would a Rapture look like for a non-believer like me? I try applying reason to an evangelical Christian religious belief. Over a cup of coffee.

Musk Wants to be a Trillionaire … Why?

November 11th, 2025

By Bob Gaydos
Why does the richest man on the planet need to ask for a trillion dollars? And why do some people think he deserves it?

Donald Trump, Frozen in Time

November 7th, 2025

By Bob Gaydos
When an Oval Office guest collapsed, Trump froze. He had no clue what to do. That’s Trump.

Justice X Three = A Winner in Wallkill

November 5th, 2025

By Bob Gaydos
Republicans in the town of Wallkill, New York tried to play games with a town judge position. Their candidate wasn’t even a lawyer. Voters weren’t interested in playing. They chose the well-qualified Democratic candidate. And they booted the Republican town supervisor.