Published writer, compulsive reader, Old School Whovian, Match Game enthusiast, NKOTB fan, data hoarder, and - surprisingly, given that list - married with four kids. Welcome to my take on life, fatherhood, entertainment, and whatever strikes my fancy. Enjoy!
Sunday, June 7, 2020
On Defunding the Police
"Defund the police" has to be the most shortsighted political goal of these protests.
Eliminate the post 911 militarization of police forces, sure. I'm all for rectifying that error.
But defunding the police department itself, while simultaneously advocating the restriction of the 2nd Amendment? Who thought that sounded like a good plan?
And yes, I know "defund" leaves a semblance of a police force intact, albeit much smaller and, in most plans, much neutered.
Essentially, even in articles meant to promote this concept, it's a matter of passing the buck: making other, as yet not extant, entities, assume the policing functions of the mentally ill, the homeless, and minorities.
Do you really think this will affect celebrities like Natalie Portman and Chrissy Tiegan, both of whom support the idea? You think they won't hire private, heavily armed security for their precious mansions, while leaving the poor to suffer without protection?
They will.
And once again, it's the poor and the marginalized that will suffer.
Thursday, June 4, 2020
My Thoughts - James Garfield
Am I the only person annoyed at all the newfound love for James Garfield? Through no fault of his own (he was, of course, assassinated as his term began) he had no opportunity to create a Presidential track record. The assumption he would have been great is backed up by nothing but the imagination of unprincipled historians. Bugger off with that sh#t.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Symbolic of America this Summer
This photo from a FOX6 viewer shows the large Acuity flag in Sheboygan "ripped in half" by 60-70 mph winds amid severe weather Tuesday night. http://via.fox6now.com/RBtbi
Monday, June 1, 2020
More Chaos
PER WTMJ: Protesters have moved to the area of Milwaukee Police District 5 near 5th and Locust, where several people have climbed on top of a Burger King
and from Fox 6, this is from Locust and MLK:
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Saturday, May 30, 2020
The Mayor's Response to the Riots
From the Mayor:
The City of Milwaukee has declared a state of emergency in response to the unlawful and violent actions that occurred last night. An emergency curfew has been ordered for the entire City of Milwaukee from May 30 at 9 p.m. until May 31 at 7 a.m. Everyone must cease vehicular and pedestrian travel on public way, streets, sidewalks and highways and return to their homes, places of work or other convenient places. Government, social services, and credentialed press acting in their official capacity are exempt from this order. Violation of curfew will lead to arrest and a fine of $691.
Space X
The world of the here and now might seem bleak. But today an important step was taken for the future of the human race, should we ever pull our act together.
Friday, May 29, 2020
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Agreed
#THIS (note: to clarify, as he explained later, he means the police who were watching, not the civilian bystanders)
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Monday, May 25, 2020
Saturday, May 23, 2020
For Free
2 rolls of super pretty different sized orange, pink and green butterflies. They would be great for a kids room or an art project (scrapbooking) It used to have blue but those were used.
They aren’t super sticky so glue or tape might be needed. But I do have popcorn drywall so they may stick better to flat walls : ) - Lulu
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
The Baker
Her Great-Grandma Pickett would be proud. Junie has learned to bake different breads, cookies and pasta all from scratch during quarantine. They would have had such a good time together. ❤️ We won’t mention how much weight we’ve all collectively gained because of her new hobby.
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