Sometimes it’s not the destination that matters, but the journey itself that creates the most memories. For my earliest excursions, I typically remember the vehicle itself, so I want to share some stories about the cars that took me on my earliest adventures. The first vehicle I ever owned was a 1978 Oldsmobile Starfire Firenza,Continue reading “A Trip Down Vehicle Lane”
Tag Archives: america
Disowning the 4th of July
I want to remain hopeful, but I can’t shake my pessimism about America’s future. I want to believe that we can vote, petition, and protest our way out of the challenges we face. However, it has become increasingly difficult to overlook how fragile those mechanisms appear, especially as the institutions themselves seem to be driftingContinue reading “Disowning the 4th of July”
Modern Life
A shooting recently occurred at the hospital where I work. A patient became agitated and barricaded himself inside a bathroom. When security unlocked the door, he rushed them with a handgun and shot one guard in the shoulder. It was just another day in America, and the incident barely made the news. Sadly, this wasn’tContinue reading “Modern Life”
Democracy Thoughts
When we were in Athens, I still believed that the United States was a democracy. However, as I write this now, I’m not so sure we are anymore. Back then, I could never have imagined America transforming into an oligarchy, theocracy, plutocracy, fascism, authoritarianism, corporatocracy, techno-feudalism, or any other undemocratic regime. Sadly, I now see allContinue reading “Democracy Thoughts”
The 9/11 Flight That Fought Back
I recently watched this gripping video about the 9/11 highjacked plane that never made it to its destination. It was posted on the ABSTRACT Youtube channel run by “a gal who likes telling you stories from our strange world.” I adore listening to her voice and she always posts quality videos. I’ve listened to themContinue reading “The 9/11 Flight That Fought Back”
Political Stuff 5
As much as I root for an American Revolution, I don’t think it’s going to happen, and Shahid Bolsen does a good job explaining why: In short, Americans lack imagination. To quote Shahid Bolsen: “America’s entire society is engineered for distraction. People who can’t think for themselves…are never going to revolt.” This video is worthContinue reading “Political Stuff 5”
Political Stuff
I just finished listening to this podcast with Thomas Zimmer and can’t recommend it enough (start at 37:00). The video was posted Feb 17, 2025, but I didn’t come across it until yesterday. It was interesting to hear some of his predictions that soon passed (I’m looking at you Chuck Schumer.) I highly recommend readersContinue reading “Political Stuff”
I’ve Got A Word For This
Hello! And Happy Holidays, I suppose. Honestly, whatever with the holidays. I haven’t been in the spirit this year, what with the looming theocracy on the horizon. Or will it be a mediocracy? Perhaps we’re entering oligarchy territory. Maybe gerontocracy? Monarchy? How about a combo of all five? Theomedoligeronarchy? Yeah, that looks about right. WhateverContinue reading “I’ve Got A Word For This”
Native Americans
Geronimo. Everyone knows his name and the famous picture of him kneeling with a rifle. That photo is arguably one of the best images ever taken of any human being, and there’s no denying the indomitable fierceness staring out of his eyes. He was a man that was pissed off, and he was going toContinue reading “Native Americans”
Midwestern Snapshots
Photos from my retro photo album titled: Wisconsin, May 8 – Jun 3, 2008 I used to have to go back home to Wisconsin a lot to visit my ailing mother. Most of the time, I just stayed in Milwaukee, but sometimes I would take a little road trip to clear out my head. Here is a randomContinue reading “Midwestern Snapshots”
Krista Marson 