The Point of the Highland Thistle

“The Point of The Highland Thistle” At the Vernal Equinox, the Scottish Highlands have always yielded before their Dark and Mercurial Sky, who once again is forced to endure Lady Spring’s conspicuous and gaudy arrival. As She approached, the curmudgeonly Sky, turned and peered into the distance, greeting her only with silence. Lady Spring, irritated […]

The Diary of Francis Kelley

The Diary of Francis Kelley It was after midnight when I was sent to one of the city’s many parks. The main building was a favorite target for vandals and a neighbor had seen someone moving in the shadows. I parked nearby and approached quietly. The large, square concrete structure was dark inside, the outside […]

It’s time to rest, John

John McCain O dear soul, it is finally time for you to rest To gladly exhale, one last time Your corpus ever so weary and worn by tireless battles Never yielding, ever driven to Persevere, to Survive, to Overcome  You have returned home Physically broken, emotionally exhausted, trudging one day to the next with Strength […]

Tolerance, a double edged sword

I love the words “to tolerate” Ever Sardonic to the end Yet so peevishly human For our existence demands it presence Thou Valor refuses its aim As history shows its futility We endure those who preach it For tolerance is thought a virtue And to be intolerant, considered a sin yet a Tyrant counts on […]

Now, I’m worried…and you should be too.

  1. There are Nine Supreme Court Justices 2. 4 are considered “Conservative” 3. 4 are considered “Liberal” 4. Justice Kennedy is in the middle and he is retiring. 5. That leaves the Court at 4-4 6. President Trump will appoint a Conservative to replace Kennedy. Then the Court will be 5-4 7. Justice Ginsburg […]