My Confrontation With The Soviet Union

My Confrontation With The Soviet Union

Words: 1,532 Today’s Pontificate –   There I was, standing face-to-face with a mighty behemoth made for war against America.  All alone against the unknown threat that might be hiding in it’s belly.. likely waiting for the right time to disgorge its...
Characterizations Of Charisma

Characterizations Of Charisma

Words: 1,364 Today’s Pontificate –  No.. this isn’t a post about the guy pictured above.  Well, it is a bit of an “in memorium”, but his character persona was his charisma.  Yet it does illustrate to some degree how some people can manage...
The “High Hatters” Social Club

The “High Hatters” Social Club

Words: 1,266 Today’s Pontificate –  Like Joni Mitchell sang, “you don’t know what you got till it’s gone”.  My parents’ generation carried with it a culture of family inclusion and friendships and simply getting together on a...