David Axelrod, one of Barack Obama’s political gurus, poses an interesting thought on social media. It concerns “comedian” Kathy Griffin’s disgraceful video showing her holding a “decapitated head” purporting to be that of Donald J. Trump. CNN fired Griffin for her utterly crass stunt, which she initially thought of as an “artsy fartsy statement.” So … Continue reading Griffin gets canned; ‘Madman’ gets a pass
NUREMBERG, Germany — The past two weeks have flown by like a rocket shot into space. But yet they have arguably among the best two weeks I’ve ever spent. I spent them in Bavaria, in southern Germany. My vacation came from an invitation delivered by friends who thought when they extended it that I needed … Continue reading Time is like a rocket
NUREMBERG, Germany — My journey to Europe is nearing its conclusion. Very soon, I will be boarding a jet bound for home. To be honest, I didn’t realize how much I needed the time away until after I arrived. What spurred the realization? Likely it was my friends who greeted me outside of baggage claim … Continue reading Journey nears its end
NUREMBERG, Germany — My journey abroad is beginning to commence to come to an end. I only have a couple more nights in Bavaria before I board a jet for home. I want to stipulate two critical points. One is that I am a true-blue American patriot who served his country in war, who pays … Continue reading So proud, but then again …
CESKY KRUMLOV, Czech Republic — My friends Martin and Alena invited me to visit them shortly after I lost my bride, Kathy Anne. I had intended to see them in their house and get reacquainted with their children. To be honest, I wasn’t prepared to see the sights Martin and I saw over the past … Continue reading Peeking back in time
NUREMBERG, Germany — Very soon, my friend and I are going to head toward the Czech Republic border in search for the perfect Greek pastry. It will have to be perfect, although it will be difficult to ascertain whether it reaches the level of perfection set by my late bride, Kathy Anne. Here’s the story … Continue reading The hunt continues
NUREMBERG, Germany — My friend told me something about the education he received growing up in this country that I feel compelled to share. While many American politicians seek to avoid teaching our children about all aspects of our country’s history, German children are given the opportunity to tour first-hand one of history’s greatest scourges. … Continue reading Holocaust on full display
This isn’t a boastful post, but it is one that calls attention to a streak I’ve enjoyed for a very long time. For 932 consecutive days I have posted something on High Plains Blogger that might be of some interest to someone out there. High Plains Blogger is taking a lengthy airplane right Tuesday morning, … Continue reading 932 days … and counting
Because I have been making command decisions left and right, here’s another one for you to ponder. I have decided to recommit to finishing a piece of work I’ve been toiling over for many years, a memoir I am writing for my family. The memoir was my beloved bride’s idea. Kathy Anne told me I … Continue reading Memoir work ramps up
I am not prone generally to bragging about myself on this blog of mine, but I have to offer this tidbit for you to ponder. Today marks the 900th consecutive day in which I have posted musings on this and/or that topic on High Plains Blogger. Some friends of mine tell me they marvel at … Continue reading 900 in a row … and counting!