Category: Columns

I’d like to think that I’m funny. Or at least that I have a good sense of humor. But either I don’t know humor or Ann Coulter doesn’t. Frankly, I’m…

Imagine waking up at 4:30 in the morning, taking a shower, making coffee and heading out the door to make it to work for the start of your 6 a.m.…

One of the primary functions of our constitutional republic is that we elect people to make decisions on our behalf. We don’t always like the decisions they make. Some people,…

Thanks to an interview that aired Wednesday night on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, Edward Snowden is back in the news. Edward Snowden should be in the news every…

The selection Wednesday of Kathy Hochul as Andrew Cuomo’s running mate for his gubernatorial re-election bid it somewhat telling. Despite what some will tell you, Cuomo’s re-election is pretty much…

I’ve been following with a certain degree of interest the case involving the Greece Town Board’s use of prayer to open its meetings. I found the practice to be a…

Color me conflicted. Some people have told me over the years that I’m wishy washy at times. I used to get this complaint on a somewhat regular basis back in…

Three years ago in March I was at a bar in North Tonawanda with Heather when I got a message asking me if I’d dress in drag for a charity…

Three years ago in March I was at a bar in North Tonawanda with Heather when I got a message asking me if I’d dress in drag for a charity…

I’ve always been intrigued by the concept of justice. I say concept because it really seems more theoretical to me than practical. One man’s justice is another man’s nightmare. Compare,…