protests

I Hope You Will Join Us in the No Kings 3.0 Protest this Saturday, March 28 to Enact the 3.5% Rule

March 23, 2026

In Cary, NC, we have a weekly protest as part of a bunch of protests known as Freedom Friday. It is held at our downtown (intersection of Academy Street, Kildaire Farm Road, and Dry Avenue) by the Cary Arts Center, the Cary Downtown Park, and the Cary Regional Library. I’ve been going when I can, … More I Hope You Will Join Us in the No Kings 3.0 Protest this Saturday, March 28 to Enact the 3.5% Rule

What Are You Doing for Labor Day?

August 29, 2025

In some ways, it seems like this summer has flown by. In others, it seems like it has lasted forever. Or maybe that’s just me. How has it been for you? I substitute teach at a year-round school. For the first time ever, I taught the last day of the 2024-25 school year and the … More What Are You Doing for Labor Day?

Don’t Be Fooled: What Is Happening in LA Is Part of Trump’s Shock and Awe Campaign

June 12, 2025

I imagine most Americans have been upset seeing the scenes from Los Angeles. But we may be upset for different reasons. For those who only watch Fox News, I believe it is confirmation that the liberal cities are full of criminals defying the laws and who need to a strong President to put an end … More Don’t Be Fooled: What Is Happening in LA Is Part of Trump’s Shock and Awe Campaign

What a Spectacular Saturday!

April 6, 2025

Saturday, April 5 was one great day for me. It was the first day of the Regular Season of our local Farmers Market, the Cary Downtown Farmers Market. Our Market runs all year long, but many farmers and other vendors don’t come during the “Winter Market” (November through March). Thus, the first day of the … More What a Spectacular Saturday!

In Troubled Times, Our Nation Turns to…Trevor?

May 31, 2020

Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?A nation turns its lonely eyes to you…–from “Mrs. Robinson” by Paul Simon (Simon & Garfunkel) I know my last post was dedicated to keeping up our spirits, but, wow… things have gotten so much darker than when I wrote that, which was only a few days ago. Then (mostly … More In Troubled Times, Our Nation Turns to…Trevor?