June 2016 – The Octogenarians

A Sit In: House of Representatives Style

Two days ago Democrats staged an unprecedented sit in in the House of Representatives led by John Lewis and powerfully seconded by Nancy Pelosi.The attempt was to get a vote…

Yorkshire(Brexit) & Orlando:Another tale of two cities.

19 Jun 201619 Jun 2016

The day before the murderous assault on a LBGT frequented bar in Orlando FL another murderous assault took place across the Pond.A 42 year old parliamentarian was shot and stabbed…

“A Well Meaning Oaf”

HW(http://www.pitcherinthewry@blogpost.com)characterized Donald Trump as above and I agreed with him.What of course, I didn't consider was the effect that the "mirror on the wall" often has on people who are…

Inequity and Societal Reinvestment

I have been searching for examples of the reinvestment in societal good by the super rich.There have been many examples but there is little inevitability in it.Objet d'art are still…

The Sports Metaphor in Life & Death

13 Jun 201613 Jun 2016

Serena lost another final event,failing to get ahead and playing from behind against a talented and strong 28 year old.She was gracious as usual and later was to acknowledge the…

Experiencing a New Technology

I recently tried Uber as a new way of getting downtown in the early morning rush hours.My wife and I used the the new technology with some trepidation but were…

Where Are The Good Guys With The Guns?

12 Jun 201612 Jun 2016

Orlando Florida is in the news again.Two days ago Christina Grimmie was gunned down while signing autographs.Last night 50 people were killed and at least 53 wounded in what appears…