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You Can't Handle the Truth!

USA, Land of Misdirection

Looking past cancel culture, at the liberal ideas of blaming every social issue on systemic racism, vilifying law enforcement and making heroes of criminals and ignoring the demographics of who is actually shooting the most people--including innocent children, I don't feel that any of this is working or has any hope of success. In fact, the only thing it will likely do, is increase the power of conservatives, who are waging their own battle of distorted reality. I'm still convinced that the answers to the problems are in that gray area in the middle; rather than in the black and white or right and left. But people are too stubborn to think rationally or logically. So here "we" all are--angry, misinformed, misinterpreted and misdirected.

Sky Art

Darth Vader is Smaller than You Think

Steak & Spinach with Penne & Mushroom Sauce

Grilled Steelhead

Grilled Chicken Legs

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Politically Possible

It is possible to disagree with both Republicans and Democrats. It is possible to disagree with liberals and not be a conservative. It is possible to disagree with conservatives without supporting liberals. It is possible to support racial justice and still disagree with the methods of Black Lives Matter. It is possible to support gun control and also the 2nd Amendment. It is possible to disagree with organized religion and still believe in a higher power. It is possible to agree with one point and reject another--and doing so does not automatically mean one supports the opposing view. It is possible to consider each issue individually and base views and opinions on knowledge and logic instead of emotion. Finally, it is also not easy to be independent and reject the pressure to choose sides; while those who consider themselves smarter, who don't know better, attack your centrist position. But you can do these things if you are not afraid to follow your conscience instead of the m...

Jumping Spider

Wildflowers

New Board Game

My son invented the most complicated board game in the history of mankind. Since it requires at least four players, we have Tiger and Peter Rabbit playing too. I'm not sure because of the complexity, but I believe one of the stuffed animals is currently winning...

Grilled Pork Ribs Dinner

Office Wisdom

Chicken, Vegetables & White Sauce

Leftover Grilled Chicken, Vegetables & White Sauce over Spaghetti with Salad

Maplewood Nature Center today

Sandhill Cranes

Grilled Chicken and Pasta Salad

10-year-old Homemade Ale

It was really good!