Another government shutdown. What’s it like to work for free? Or is a furlough nothing more than a government handout? When I started writing this article, a government shutdown was looming. During my second edit, the shutdown began. By the time it gets posted, it may hopefully be old news, with the shutdown ended. Things…
Category: Thinking Out Loud
A series of articles reflecting on current issues.
Saving Cracker Barrel
Is the Cracker Barrel we had loved going to vanish? The Crisis Cracker Barrel has had unwanted attention in the past few weeks with its “woke” changes going viral. Once again, loyal customers were being subjected to another marketing disaster, all in an effort to “broaden our customer base.” News services and podcasters were declaring…
The Art of Massacre
A photojournalist wins Picture of the Year award of the October 7th massacre. Is he a terrorist? An artist? Or both?
Privilege and the Politics of Envy
It is said that the worst kind of politics is that of envy. Envy destroys the joy of life, because instead of you living your own life, you are always endeavoring to seize the life of another.
Anatomy of a Fraudulent Health Care Claim
False claims are a constant problem for health insurance providers, whether private or government. That a fraudulent health care claim happens is no surprise. But the process by which it happens will provide you with some insights by which you can protect yourself and advance the cause of everyone else.