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There are a lot of things that Donald Trump could regret in the aftermath of the 2020 election. He could regret the lies he spread about the existence of widespread voter fraud. He could regret his … more
I never thought I would see the day where I said I was ashamed to be an American, but it has arrived. We are no longer the leader of the free world. We are just a third world nation led by a bully. … more
The death of Renee Good last week at the hands of an ICE agent is a tragedy that should act as a wake-up call for all of us. We find ourselves in a crisis here in the United States, one that will … more
New year, new nonsense. I guess if you are friends with people who think it is okay to invade other countries, e.g. Putin, that makes it okay to attack and capture the president of another country. … more
With the cold weather and short days, it’s the perfect time of year to curl up with a good book. I’ve had ample time to do just that recently as I had jury duty this month. Those of you who have … more
In addition to the winter weather, December also marks the arrival of property tax bills across Wisconsin. Unfortunately, many Wisconsinites are seeing an increase in their property taxes. While in … more
Let’s talk The 12 Days of Christmas. First let’s look at the cost per the PNC Christmas price index. A partridge in a pear tree costs $420.18, up 13.5% from last year. The cost of two turtle … more
I know that many of you have heard by now that my vehicle was hit by a milk truck two weeks ago. I’m sure many out there have experienced this before and know how it goes, but it has been a new … more
We celebrated Thanksgiving last week, which is my favorite holiday of the year. Not just because it gives me an opportunity to cook (and, if things go right, even show off a little), but also because … more
We can’t think about December without thinking about Christmas. December is saturated with Christmas. Christmas shopping, Christmas baking, Christmas Carols, Christmas television programs, … more
Thanksgiving is my very favorite holiday of the year. It is a time when most people consider what they are thankful for. That usually includes things like family and good health. But there is another … more
One has to wonder if government will ever function correctly again. People who rely on SNAP benefits have been on a roller coaster ride the past week and taxpayers are footing the bill for yet more … more
A topic that has recently come up is the upcoming increases in electricity pricing here in the state. There are things going on with energy generation in the state that are making me, personally, … more
Elk Camp Hello friends, This week and next I will be writing to you about my experiences along with my 24-year-old daughter Selina Walters as we camped and hunted elk and deer in the Rocky Mountains … more
I proclaimed Saturday as Loser Day. It needs a little explaining. My first job out of college, I wrote sports in a town of about 10,000 residents. It was a grind of a job. I would start Monday at … more
There’s a guy in the grocery store who is really mad at a guy he works with. It seems the other guy is getting the “cake” jobs, and it really bugs him. This I know because we … more
The Clark County Democratic Dinner seemed to have a theme of get involved. And it is not all about money. If you feel strongly about an issue, contact your representatives in Madison or Washington … more
In western Wisconsin, elected officials in Menomonie put a proposed $1.6 billion data center on hold after residents raised environmental concerns and an opposition group launched a “save our … more
This happens to be an article which I have found hard to write. It started with a fairly straight-forward line of thinking. I found an article discussing how folks with food allergies have a lot of … more
From time to time, as I get older – an older I am getting – I need a break of a few weeks from my weekly message to you fine readers. The inspiration isn’t what it used to be. In … more
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