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“Family, Baby, Family!”

To spend Easter together as a family we had to drive a twenty hour round trip. That is because my son now lives in Vermont. Mrs. E. our daughter and I packed up the car and took turns driving.  No … Continue reading → »

The Valley, Videos and a Vision

I’ve wanted to talk more about the many things in our Mahoning Valley that makes it special. I was hoping to get your ideas and comments about what you love about our valley. I wanted to compile a list of … Continue reading → »

Grocery Cart Gestapo

In Charles Dickens’ England the poor were put in poorhouses. In America today the poor are in mansions, driving new Cadillac’s, buying champagne, lobster and partying at strip clubs. Well, the American poor are only doing these things in the … Continue... »

Mobs, BerkShares and Lemonade

I have written many times how I believe in supporting local businesses whenever possible. I usually avoid chain restaurants at all cost and would never set foot inside a Wal-Mart or Sam’s Club to save my life. I’ve tried to … Continue reading → »

Extreme Sports and a Major Dick

Every generation thinks they are smarter and worked harder than every other generation. As far as making fun of my generation being stupid you’ve seen recent examples. Sarah Palin thinks Paul Revere was riding to warn the British and Michele … Continue... »

Think Before You Ink!

I’ve mentioned to you the local radio show, “Traci and Friends” (or as I shall henceforth refer to them, “Crazy and Fiends’) at WSOM 600 AM on the dial. Traci and most of her friends are conservative African-Americans. They also … Continue reading → »

Getcha, Getcha, yaya, a Boule, Boule Burger and “Super Zeroes.”

First off to follow-up on my blog about fracking here is more proof fracking is contaminating ground water. If you are like me at this time of year, you are busier than Lindsay Lohan’s bail bondsman and Newt Gingrich’s divorce … Continue reading → »

Quacks Hacks Fracks and Sad Sack Yak Yaks

A Quack The dictionary defines a “quack” as “a person who pretends, professionally or publicly, to have skill, knowledge, or qualification he or she does not possess; a charlatan.” I firmly believe in the First Amendment’s right to free speech. … Conti... »

Shout, Bullshit

If you are ever wondering about how to vote on an issue or candidate I have a perfect solution for you. Pick up a copy of the Warren Tribune Chronicle and see who or what Editor Frank Robinson endorses. Then … Continue reading → »

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