Politics can ruin even a soldier’s return home
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,…
Hochul pick shows Western New York’s got clout
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…
Is Chris Christie's fall imminent?
We live in a nation filled with people who demand perfection — from everyone else. Count me among them. I want my food hot and my beer cold. And I…
Leave your politics out of my parade
The countdown to Thanksgiving is on. And while you may not yet have picked up your bird and all the trimmings yet, the fine folks from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day…
Brewing 101812
Thursday’s episode focused on the distasteful politicking over the loss of life in the middle east. I also discussed – for some reason – my trip to Barack Obama’s inauguration…
They’re going to have the Olympics this year, right?
Maybe I’m in my own zone. Or maybe I’m out of touch with the rest of the world. But I feel like I should be overwhelmed by something. And I…
There are things that actually matter
To hear some people tell it, this great republic of ours is on the brink of disintegration. We’re just days away from the annihilation of the Constitution and being run…
Of food and baseball …
I’m constantly re-evaluating my relationship with Western New York. Like most relationships, it is – at times – rocky. Sometimes I’m completely in love. And sometimes I’m utterly disgusted. But…