Month: September 2021

Yes, I know.  It’s that time again.  There are bright spots – the young folk are back in school.  The nights (and days) are cooler. The summer traffic is easing.  And the trees are turning color. Out come my fleeces and flannel.

Continue reading “My Annual Ode to Fall”

Much has been said and written about America’s excursions into Afghanistan and its lamentable scramble to get out.  There is a ton of finger pointing.  In fact, those that were part of the invasion in the first place and roundly proclaimed its noble purpose are now speaking out most loudly about what went wrong with the mission to extract Americans and American sympathizers.  Who’s to blame?  Those that brought us in, those that allowed us to stay, or those left holding the bag for wrapping up the whole mess? 

Continue reading “Out of Afghanistan”