What we deserve?
In a democracy, the people get the government they deserve.” It was either Alexis de Tocqueville or Hunter S. Thompson who penned the preceding phrase, depending on which source you…
Less is better …
Less is not more. Never. But it might be better. That’s the question Niagara County voters have to answer for themselves as they pull the lever today on a ballot…
New column in your GNN papers … and online now!
Check it out … Is Maziarz the all powerful Oz? Or just a straw man? What do you think?
Who's pulling who?
I’ve long maintained that the entirety of the Republican Party in Niagara County is controlled by one man. And seeing nearly all municipalities within Niagara County – and, of course,…
(Spending) Something for nothing …
Imagine for a minute that you hired someone to do your grocery shopping. I know, a menial task that you can no doubt handle yourself, but humor me here. You…
You win some. You lose some.
This week, I’ll share more wisdom imparted to me by my father decades ago: You win some. You lose some. Last week I discussed the glee the opposition party had…
Don’t forget …
You can read my column every Tuesday in the Tonawanda News … and usually the Niagara Gazette. Here’s tomorrow’s column as a Wordle. By the way, I got hate mail…
Hey look, I made up a word!
One of the things I love about writing columns as opposed to being a reporter is the ability to make up words and phrases. Today’s new Lefflerism: Stupidfreude Check it…
Success is not an option
“Schadenfreude” is a German word meaning taking joy in the misery of others. We all do it once in a while. “Stupidfruede” is a word I just made up meaning…