Speaking on ABC’s “This Week”, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi commented, “I think everybody wants affordable health care for all Americans. They know that this will take courage. It took courage to pass Social Security. It took courage to pass...
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Saving the Soul of the Religious Left
A reader recently sent me an email admonishing me for not being more supportive of President Obama. For reasons that were not immediately clear, he also raised the issue of my confessed Christianity. The “aha” moment came when he...
I’ve Got Your Deficit Commission Right Here!
Even as a bloodbath looms in the November distance, the Obama administration continues to push healthcare because they know that Americans love theirentitlements like winos love wine. They are betting the farm that once that fiery warmth begins running...
That Audi Commercial!
The new Audi TDI ad was one of the more provocative commercials shown during the Super Bowl. The commercial opens with an unsuspecting grocery shopper asking for a plastic shopping bag rather than paper. He is immediately taken into...
Don’t Miss the Point and Don’t Miss Out
Appearing on television and radio is good for my career. Every time I show up in the media it sells books and further legitimizes me as a cultural and political commentator and answers a question that, alas, has been...
Mr. President You are Blocking the Sun
It is said that when Alexander the Great visited the philosopher Diogenes he asked the wise man if there was anything he could do for him. Diogenes is said to have replied, “Yes. Stand a little less between me...
The Wisdom of Massachusetts Voters
Following the death of Senator Edward Kennedy, Democrats in the Massachusetts state legislature rushed to change a procedural rule thus allowing Democratic Governor Deval Patrick to replace Kennedy with an interim and Democratic Senator. During the 2004 Presidential election...
Harry Reid is not a Racist
Harry Reid is not racist and Republican calls for his resignation are misguided. There I said it. The senate majority leader has recently come under fire for remarks attributed to him in the new book “Game Change.” Authors Mark...
New Years Pessimism
To the common definition of pessimist – one who anticipates the worst — I plead guilty. Yes, I know that it is the start of a New Year and I ought to be looking forward to the new decade...
Mother Motley’s Blueberry Buckle
Recipe By: R. Susan Motley 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1 large Egg 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen) 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup sugar...
Mary Blacks Rum Cake
Mary Black 1 box cake mix (butter) 1/3 cup dark rum 1/3 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 stick unsalted butter 1/4 cup water 3 capfulls dark rum Follow directions on cake mix box replacing 1/3 of the water...
Nic’s Favorite Carrot Cake
Based on a recipe by Susan Purdy 1 cup all-purpose flour — sifted 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon...
Sweet Potato Pie
By Jeff Smith 2 cups cooked sweet potatoes — peeled and mashed 4 tablespoons butter 3 large eggs — beaten 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup bourbon 1 unbaked...
Roasted Strawberries
Joseph C. Phillips 25 large strawberries, whole — husked and washed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter — melted 3 tablespoons granulated sugar Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Dry strawberries fully. toss in melted butter and place in oven proof pan....
