Elise Stefanik says, ‘Enough!’

December 29th, 2025

By Bob Gaydos
Elise Stefanik learned the hard way that loyalty in a cult only flows in one direction, up to the leader.

The year Santa Claus brought the trains

December 24th, 2025

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…!

Sorry, Trump’s no Jack Kennedy

December 21st, 2025

By Bob Gaydos
Trump slapping his name on the John F. Kennedy Center is illegal and obscene. Trump in essence.

A Trump Enabler Takes a Step

December 19th, 2025

By Bob Gaydos
Susie Wiles, Donald Trump‘s chief of staff, says he has an alcoholic’s personality and spoke openly of his vindictiveness. But she’s no victim. She’s been easing the way for him every day as an enabler.

Can’t Someone Just Muzzle Trump?

December 15th, 2025

By Bob Gaydos
Never mind why Trump is talking. That’s all he knows. The question is why Republicans are silent.

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.