The progressive war on fun and those who are having it

From endless protests and outrage to personal crying and venting on social media, progressives aren’t having any fun in this political climate, as in so long as President Trump remains in office, and they don’t want you to do so either. It’s no secret that progressives are miserable, veering from outrage to depression with a… Continue reading The progressive war on fun and those who are having it

Living like a local: Reminisces and observations about my recent trip to India, part two

When people ask what’s different about India, the sheer number of people is astounding.  Boasting a population of over 1.4 billion and still undergoing massive economic development, hotels, restaurants, and service businesses tend to feature at least twice if not three times the number of employees as in the United States and automation is barely… Continue reading Living like a local: Reminisces and observations about my recent trip to India, part two

Life lessons from a Chinese whippet and a three-legged greyhound

Carlitos the Chinese Whippet

In January, our family welcomed a new arrival, a whippet named Carlitos rescued from China, but less than three months later, our beloved greyhound Rosie suffered the tragic loss of her leg, leading me to conclude that many times dogs fare better than humans. Neither my wife or I are morning people, but our new… Continue reading Life lessons from a Chinese whippet and a three-legged greyhound

An aging coonhound’s bizarre behavior and a lesson for all of us

Lily gave up a treat she loved because dinner was bigger and better, but now she doesn’t get the treat at all – and she doesn’t even realize it.  Lest you think I am picking on poor dogs, there are likely many, many people out there that suffer from a similar phenomenon.  Most dogs are… Continue reading An aging coonhound’s bizarre behavior and a lesson for all of us