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Democracy Now! 2026-09-03 Thursday
All my life, I’ve found it hard to resist a good bargain. So, the pandemic a few years ago briefly curtailed my excellent purchasing decisions. I was always out in the stores, shopping for the latest in exercise equipment, self-help videos, or ideas to impress my supervisors. I really liked clothes. At work, I usually wore nice khakis and a golf shirt that made me look semi-cool. I shopped both in-store and online. Truth is, I wanted to look better […]
There’s nothing like a cool night, a warm date, and a cold drink at a drive-in movie. It’s sad to read that this sunset entertainment is declining. In the 1960s, there were about 4,000 nationwide. Today, there are reportedly fewer than 200. Drive-ins were places that welcomed children — many had playgrounds — several teenagers piled into one car, young romantics, and older people who enjoyed an open-air event. At our neighborhood drive-in, they sold admission tickets “by the carload.” […]
Imagine yourself in a sea of cows, surrounded by thousands of pounds of beef. That’s how I feel when I go to one of our state’s stock shows, which attracts thousands of visitors. Farmers and ranchers spend several days showing off animals which have taken months or years to raise. I am a city boy. However, I have been to a farm, and I once owned two rabbits, a goldfish, and a chicken with irritable bowel. But I don’t really […]
This is an odd story, and lots of it is true. (I made up a couple of parts because I forgot.) I was on a long walk when I passed a home with a “For Sale” sign. It was an “open house” day, and the realtor was opening the door. “Mind if I have a look?” I asked. “My cousin’s being transferred here, and this size house is ideal.” The realtor, introducing himself as Dan, invited me in. The house […]
My dog gets excited when I say the word “dog park.” He knows he’ll see friends there. But yesterday was different. There was only one other mixed breed dog, working with his owner. “Your dog appears really alert,” I said. “Does he do tricks?” “Sure,” the guy said. “I am teaching him to be an impressionist.” The puppy sat down, and when the man said “Speak,” the dog emitted a long “baaaaa.” The man explained, “Right now he’s learning to […]
When I’m at an event with people I’ve never seen before, I depend on my business card for salvation. Even if you don’t have a job, a card lets you display credentials to get one. You never get a second chance to make a first, engraved impression. If Bob spends his life daydreaming, he can’t brag about that on a resume. But if his business card claims he’s a “futurist,” you’ll consider him a dude with potential. Educational titles on […]
Many towns now prohibit citizens from keeping jungle animals. What, exactly, is a “wild pet?” That depends on your town, and what its council considers more dangerous than a roving bachelor’s party. For instance, some communities term boa constrictors “wild.” In others, they’re considered “non-poisonous reptiles with a lethal hug.” That reminds me of my great aunt, who visited us on holidays. Coyotes, wolves, and hyenas are also wild, even though they disguise themselves as lovable, giant-fanged dogs. My neighbor […]
Many folks say that after a busy December, January can be a snoozer. So, here’s something to ponder: What is Santa Claus doing now? How about those reindeer? Ever wonder what they do? Me neither. Donner, Blitzen, Comet, and other first-stringers have enough seniority to draw vacation pay. I‘ve heard that the substitutes -- Delbert, Elmore, Hubert, Fester -- often get called at the last minute to fill in for the main guys. This is called “passing the buck.” Idle […]
When did people begin to host New Year parties? Ancient Egyptians celebrated the New Year when the Nile River overflowed, usually in June. Then someone suggested, “If we change New Year's Day to January, we won’t drown coming home from the party.” Early Romans named their celebration for Janus, a deity with two faces. One face looked backward, the other forward. Today, we also reflect on the past and plan for the future. But we no longer have two faces, […]
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