2014-07-16 02:36
Today I found out that the most influential teacher in my life passed away at the age of 92. Herschel Abbott was a mentor, teacher, advisor and friend. Herschel taught many fores… Read More
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2013-01-09 13:55
As you read this blog I want everyone to understand that I am a gun owner. I used to hunt as a kid and enjoyed my best days with my father and friends hunting upland game birds on Cape… Read More
2012-11-06 15:22
Today America votes for a President or a "Decider and Chief". Let's hope we have a President for the next four years. God only knows what we will have if Romney were electe… Read More
2012-08-05 05:33
There has been a lot of coverage lately on the Internet and in the news in general about statistics provided by the Office of Management and Budget, the Congressional Budget Office and Haver… Read More
2012-07-26 17:24
We all need to be concerned about candidates that don't take the time to get facts right. What happens when the office holder is making decisions on bad information? Need I say Iraq! Take fo… Read More
2012-07-18 13:31
I have been away for a long time. Traveled to the west coast and enjoyed the view of the Pacific. Before I start posting again I thought it would be appropriate to honor an icon… Read More
2012-06-05 01:36
Wisconsin voters - Please do the right thing!tomtoak Read More
2012-05-24 14:30
I think they need to change the name of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations to, "Nausea Island and Providence Robber Barons." While driving home to Rhode Island the ot… Read More
2012-04-20 18:22
I really don't want to post this article but I am compelled to. I grew up Catholic and did my 12 years; if you know what I mean. Nothing has upset me more than recent attacks by… Read More
2012-04-10 13:58
I was sitting at a bar with an old friend and former state employee and the conversation shifted to the pension disaster in Rhode Island. I was surprised to hear that the retiree was not as… Read More
2012-01-25 14:17
It's time for me to move away from state issues and begin to focus more on the upcoming election of 2012. The phrase in today's politics that upsets me the most is; "we need to take our cou… Read More
2012-01-10 01:27
This letter speaks for itself:Dear Editors: After over 35 years subscribing to your newspaper, we must inform you of our intention to cancel our subscription. This action is not taken witho… Read More
2011-12-16 15:01
In a country filled with political braggadocio, politicians that despise unions are UN-American. I am sick and tired of listening to people blast unions. The landscape in America today has… Read More
2011-12-16 14:59
As seen in this blog in prior posts, the pension law changes shoved down the throats of our weak kneed legislature was based on faulty assumptions that I argued would lead to economic declin… Read More
2011-12-01 13:52
This Veterans day I did a lot of thinking about my father who passed away 8 years ago. He served in the Navy in the North Atlantic before the official war. He was an original crew member o… Read More
2011-11-24 14:27
I want to make it clear that what I am about to say is not meant to reflect on those legislators that voted against the Raimondo-Chafee pension reform bill that was passed last week in Rhode… Read More
2011-11-01 17:15
OK: The title says it all. We continue to learn about more lies to Rhode Island regarding the proposed pension changes of Governor Chafee and General Treasurer, Gina Raimondo. This articl… Read More
2011-10-28 13:34
It's curious why General Treasurer, Gina Raimondo would propose her pension reform act before the RI Supreme Court rules on the constitutionality. To date, she has lost in the courts. Afte… Read More
2011-10-24 02:41
An occasional column of random thoughts and observations:No COLA for 19 years is what Rhode Island's General Treasurer came up with? I was willing to give some back for the benefit of every… Read More
2011-10-04 17:15
I suppose because I have a direct interest in the outcome, I've studied this issue fully. The brickbat bullies that dominate the airwaves and printed word have not done their homework. Som… Read More
2011-09-28 00:51
For those following the pension crisis in Rhode Island, I am happy to say that the employees and the retirees won the first round in court. Now the issue goes directly to the RI Supreme Cou… Read More
2011-08-10 13:52
Most people today, including myself have chosen to bundle our electronic services in order to save money. I strongly recommend that people avoid this practice. Here is what happened to me… Read More
2011-08-10 13:21
As the saying goes; a man in the middle of the road is more likely to be the one hit! This is exactly what is happening to Barack Obama and it is really the first time I am seriously questi… Read More
2011-07-21 15:46
Below you will find my recent letter to Governor Chafee that addresses problems with the actions taken in Central Falls regarding the stripping of publicly earned pensions. While the jury… Read More
2011-07-11 23:56
OK: I admit, that is a pretty strong statement in the title of this post. With the recent Supreme Court decision that treats corporations as individuals, moneyed interests will buy the fut… Read More
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