Tag Archives: Politics

Wednesday Morning in Colorado

Posted on 7 November 2018 by M.

It seems our beautiful Colorado blue sky has a wider significance than just climatic.  Yesterday, we elected the first (openly) gay governor in the country.  He appears to have won the confidence of a majority of Coloradans, because he will … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Morning in Colorado

Posted on 6 November 2018 by M.

It’s difficult to believe, as I sit here at my table with a cup of coffee, looking out the window at a beautiful Colorado autumn morning, that the fate of our country so completely depends upon what happens today.  Millions … Continue reading →

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Variations on a Theme by Mussolini

Posted on 11 October 2018 by M.

Movement One   (Mosso) Evening.  Ringing of church bells, distant anguished voices; all muted. Three women are gathered around a fire in the countryside.  Unsettled, they look nervously around from time to time. Woman One (stands up):  Victory will be ours tonight.  I … Continue reading →

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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Let Nothing You Dismay)

Posted on 21 December 2017 by M.

  Christmas is once again almost upon us.  And “upon us” is how it feels this year.  Well, in reality, it feels that way almost every year for me.  That may, in part, be due to my (adoptive) parents having … Continue reading →

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The Daily News

Posted on 16 December 2017 by M.

It’s the news.  It’s always the news.  Every day.  Every night.  Every week.  All. Year. Long.  There’s a very real danger that if I pay attention to everything – every new scandal or revelation or exposé involving the incompetent cabal … Continue reading →

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Will Rogers and Yellow Dogs

Posted on 2 March 2016 by M.

  The Democratic caucuses were held here in Colorado last night. I went, because I never pass up an opportunity to vote. I also went because I wanted to cast my vote for Bernie Sanders. It was quite a scene … Continue reading →

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