Hillary: The Not-So-‘Chosen One’

Hillary: The Not-So-‘Chosen One’

An interview with Hillary Clinton, the presumed next Democratic candidate for president Even though former First Lady Hillary Clinton has not officially announced her candidacy, her recent speaking … Read more

Freeze! Put Down That Cookie

Freeze! Put Down That Cookie

The black, MH-6 ‘Little Bird’ helicopter came in low over the treetops surrounding Eastlake Elementary School in Chapman, Nebraska.  Third graders, usually engrossed in a fierce game of … Read more

Hashtag Diplomacy: Solving the World’s Problems with a Good Tweet

Hashtag Diplomacy: Solving the World’s Problems with a Good Tweet

Tweeting announced as the president’s new favorite diplomacy tool Location: White House Press Briefing Room Mr. Earnest: Welcome everyone.  I’m Josh Earnest, White House Press Secretary.  Please take … Read more

Dr. Centenarian: A Prescription for Living to 100 … and Beyond

Dr. Centenarian: A Prescription for Living to 100 … and Beyond

Several centenarians give their tips on longevity The BBC recently reported that 25% of all children born today are expected to live to be 100 or older, becoming … Read more

How Now, Gassy Cow

How Now, Gassy Cow

 A winning cause: cow farts! The mid-level bureaucrat at the EPA strummed his fingers on his desk.  In his other hand was a fist full of reports on … Read more

Childbirth 101: A Father’s Perspective

Childbirth 101: A Father’s Perspective

The act of childbirth is no place for men The gig is up, mothers!  After numerous hours of data collection and opinion surveys (Hey Frank, what do you … Read more

The Putin Two-Step

The Putin Two-Step

Ukrania knew Vlad Putin would be at the big dance Ukrania had been waiting for her turn to go to the big dance.  It was a huge gala … Read more

Between Birthday and Sympathy: What I Heard and Saw in the Greeting Card Aisles

Between Birthday and Sympathy: What I Heard and Saw in the Greeting Card Aisles

I was once a “Card Guy” – or rather, a greeting card merchandiser. The transition of greeting cards is much like watching the seasons change: Halloween in the … Read more

1040 Therapy

1040 Therapy

It’s “10-4 good buddy” for 1040 enforcers It’s been a tough few months recently for the Internal Revenue Service. I get it.  It can’t be easy working for … Read more

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