Found, but never lost
Whoosh! As the garage door came up, out they blew in a whirlwind like a Haboob off the Sahara. I knew it was coming. They had been in the pen all day; they needed… Read More
Author: Dave Clark
Your presence is the best present
We are now in the throes of the holiday season. In fact, due to an early Thanksgiving, we get an extra week and weekend to revel this year (and to shop). I have a… Read More
What am I truly thankful for?
Today is Thanksgiving, a day of giving thanks. But what am I truly thankful for? In the grand scheme of things, I must admit that it has been an above average year…in a pretty… Read More
We must infuse Rational Behavior into our Immigration Policy
A “caravan” of migrants is slowly winding its way towards the US border. If it is allowed to enter the country illegally and without consequence, we can expect the flood gates to swing open… Read More
Perhaps it is Time to Stop “civilizing” our Society
Over my lifetime, I have seen a constant impetus to further “civilize” our society. This is widely perceived as a “good” thing and to question the validity of such an assumption sets one outside… Read More
Is there a statute of limitations on political correctness?
I have now lived long enough to be a fundamental part of two different centuries. I have witnessed multiple generations: my parents (the Greatest Generation), my own (Baby Boomers), my children (the tail end… Read More
The Greatness of a Nation is Measured not by Rhetoric but by its Values
The new Nike commercial featuring Colin Kaepernick, with the tag line, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything,” has caused significant controversy. He chose to take a knee during the playing of the… Read More
We all need colleagues, family, friends and mentors
“No man is an island, entire of itself…” John Done wrote those words 400 years ago and they have remained true over the centuries. Our journey through this world is a tough one, the… Read More
What is so bloody hard about “regionalism.”
The idea that we would act in a concerted fashion for the betterment of the entire area just makes sense. Or, does it? To the participants (government, businesses and individuals) cooperation is rational only… Read More
There is not always a tomorrow
I recently had a sad revelation that time slips away faster than we imagine. It is easy to convince yourself that what you didn’t get done today can be done tomorrow. And, there is… Read More
