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Me And The Bible

I think my friends have gotten a little concerned about me. They see me writing this “blog”, mourning the loss of John Prine, making up a soundtrack for the coming apocalypse, and questioning my Republican roots, and they’re starting to worry. They think this pandemic, and this quarantine, are starting to get to me. Well,Continue reading “Me And The Bible”

Comic Heroes of the Pandemic

You know who the real heroes of this pandemic are: doctors, nurses, first responders, sanitation and utility workers, grocery store and retail workers, mail carriers… Still, there are a lot of other good folks, in positions of less importance, who who help us get through this. I’m glad they’re along for the ride. Too manyContinue reading “Comic Heroes of the Pandemic”

Black People Are Superhuman. They Shouldn’t Have To Be.

Here’s what I think: I understand, if people are concerned about the looting going on after the protests.But to me, that is 1% of this story. That 1% is a calculated misdirection by Donald Trump and his followers. They are desperate to have us follow that, rather than the real story. If you are oneContinue reading “Black People Are Superhuman. They Shouldn’t Have To Be.”

My Two Favorite Songs From the Pandemic (So Far)

I know what you’re thinking…. “Come on, Colin – what great new songs have come out of this pandemic? Sure, you can come up with an apocalypse soundtrack.. but don’t you have any new songs that get you up and running?”Yep, I’m sure that’s just what you’re thinking, with all that you’ve got going on…Continue reading “My Two Favorite Songs From the Pandemic (So Far)”

A Different Kind of Memorial Day

Hey, folks! How’s your Memorial Day Weekend?A little different than normal? It sure is, for a lot of us. It might not be the traditional trip to Cape Cod or the Jersey Shore to kick off the summer.It might not be your regular spot – a beach, or a lake house. It might not beContinue reading “A Different Kind of Memorial Day”

Confessions of a Reformed Republican (Why I Shut it Down)

These days, I’m having a hard time explaining to my friends why I’m a Republican. “I’m an old-fashioned Republican,” I tell them. “A moderate… You know, Mitt Romney… John McCain…”(Or Howard Baker, for those of you old enough to remember Tennessee’s “Great Conciliator” Senator.) “I’m a fiscal conservative… but socially liberal,” I plead. Or IContinue reading “Confessions of a Reformed Republican (Why I Shut it Down)”

One Man’s Americana Soundtrack for an Apocalypse

Something like this – this virus, this quarantine, this tearing apart of our country – lends itself to putting together a playlist. Aw, heck – it’s not like I need an excuse for a playlist.I’m putting them together in my mind, all the time. This is the one that works for me now. Some ofContinue reading “One Man’s Americana Soundtrack for an Apocalypse”

We Lost John Prine

Aw, heck. That’s probably what Prine would say.Actually, that’s what he did say. It was the name of a song he did on his 1978 album, Bruised Orange. Me, I’m afraid I’m not as even-tempered and accepting as John Prine was.Right now, all I can think is: this sucks. So bad. * * * ItContinue reading “We Lost John Prine”

Introduce Yourself (Example Post)

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”