PinnedMember-onlyI’m So Tired Because Of SoupJust a little marginally connected rambling of my thoughts. I had a rough night. I woke up at about 1:00 am with severe stomach cramps, and after trying hard for about a half hour to deny it by using mind-over-matter Jedi techniques, I stealthily and sleepily crept to the bathroom…Tired4 min readTired4 min read
May 2Can Ukraine Pull Off Another Thunder Run Offensive?1.3K21Wes O'DonnellI hope they beat Russia back to their 2013 borders.I hope they beat Russia back to their 2013 borders. Putin will be remembered as the idiot who destroyed Russia. Slava Ukraini!1 min read1 min read
Mar 27Member-onlyCan Cats See Ghosts?A Ghost Story? I don’t believe in ghosts, and I have sort of an “X-Files” conflict with that. I want to believe, but logically and scientifically, it just doesn’t work out. I feel there is always some other explanation. Maybe that’s why they call it the paranormal; apparitions and poltergeists…Cats3 min readCats3 min read
Apr 2, 2022Member-onlyThis Dream is Telling Me to Wake UpEasier said than done. This is the first article I’ve written for Medium in months. My absence has been mostly unintentional, and you will discover why as you read. But, yes, it’s good to be back. Last night, I had a strange dream. As someone who has had more than…Kyiv5 min readKyiv5 min read
Jan 4, 2022Doing good works doesn’t require JesusWhen Your Controversial Religious Article Goes Viral4.4K98Jean CampbellAll of this.All of this. But some people are so hard headed, it's better to just say, "have a nice day", and walk on.1 min read1 min read
Jan 2, 2022Member-onlyChurros On The BeachThis morning, while stupidly burning my head in the tropical Playa Del Carmen sun, I witnessed a most amusing scene. A young lady of maybe thirteen years was walking along the beach, enjoying a churro. It just so happens that seagulls also enjoy churros. The girl was cautiously and wisely…Travel2 min readTravel2 min read
Dec 13, 2021We take the elderly for granted in our society when we should honor them. They have so much knowledge.What Do Most People Regret At The End Of Their Life?9.2K168Sara BurdickThis cannot be overstated.This cannot be overstated. In fact, I'd say it's getting worse. Our children are learning to disrespect teachers, authority figures, and even their own parents. It is shameful any disrespect happens, and even worse that it's almost epidemic.1 min read1 min read
Dec 12, 2021What?! I guess you've written a self-fulfilling premise here because you know that atheists would…What?! I guess you've written a self-fulfilling premise here because you know that atheists would disagree with your opinion, but this is insane. I'm a teacher, not really an atheist, but not bound by the trite obsessions and compulsions of organized religion. That being said: I recognize the beauty of…1 min read1 min read
Dec 12, 2021Tarkin: You’re sure the homing beacon is secure aboard their ship? I’m taking an awful risk, Vader. This had better work.The 7 Most Baffling Things in ‘Star Wars’1.4K33Eric PierceAlso, this: In A New Hope, why is Moff Tarkin clearly a superior to Darth Vader, and has him…Also, this: In A New Hope, why is Moff Tarkin clearly a superior to Darth Vader, and has him release a dissenting officer from his force grip under his orders? I mean, Star Wars has serious flaws, but it's an awesome, fun franchise.1 min read1 min read
