Looking at
the Cup Half Full
since 1966

This past Saturday (07/13/25) , a highly controversial political figure in the US narrowly escaped an assassination attempt when a bullet grazed his ear. Although the candidate was fortunate to survive, one person in the crowd was killed, and two others were severely injured by the shooter. Since the tragic…

Migration into the United States and Europe presents significant challenges, with no clear solutions that gain majority support. Politicians often deflect the issue with announcements and accusations. Current Statistics Migrants often pay significant sums to handlers to cross borders and the Mediterranean Sea. Many end up in camps for extended…

I decided to boycott the 2022 World Cup long ago and haven’t watched a second of the footage. “Boycott” might not be the right word since I’m simply choosing not to watch the games. Of course, I was never a significant factor in economic terms. Yes, I bought a couple…

For many years I used to live in an HOA (home owners associaton) controlled neighborhood in Westminster, just north of Denver. After my divorce I didn’t need to discuss home decoration plans with anyone else and felt like adding a splash of color to the neighborhood. I find the traditional…