Category Archives: Real life

Roman Holiday!

Posted on November 14, 2013 by B. Trout

When Chris Christie was a candidate for governor of New Jersey in 2009, I was unimpressed.  He was an overweight, overbearing, over the top, loudmouth Republican politician.  New Jersey voters were distraught. With New Jersey taxes going up, service going … Continue reading →

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The Fickle Mistress!

Posted on October 31, 2013 by B. Trout

Religion is a fickle mistress.  Many religions dictate the lives of their constituents, indeed, many are consumed by their religions.  Religion is based on faith allowing their practitioners to indulge in little facts and to worship a myriad of invisible … Continue reading →

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Bright as a Blade!

Posted on October 22, 2013 by B. Trout

Isaiah 2:4 proclaims that God will judge nations, rebuke many people and the people will “beat swords into plow shares.”  Apparently, either God, the people, or both, didn’t shave much.  The power and comfort of a good blade against the … Continue reading →

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A Spark of Genius!

Posted on October 7, 2013 by B. Trout

The early days of electricity always conjures images of a  wind-swept, rain-soaked Benjamin Franklin with kite and key, or a smug-faced Edison standing behind his famous incandescent bulb.  Other names pop up from time to time during “electrifying” conversations like … Continue reading →

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Great Balls of Fire!

Posted on September 26, 2013 by B. Trout

Fire is a fearsome thing.  The animal kingdom is confused and fearful of the all consuming entity; horses panic and run toward it, insects are suicidally drawn to it, and most creatures run or fly from deadly flames stricken by … Continue reading →

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America the Industrious!

Posted on September 1, 2013 by B. Trout

The images pervade American history books.  Images that reflect an industrious, hardworking America–  a 18th Century colonist wielding an axe, a 20th Century steel worker pouring a white-hot ingot, a 19th Century railroad worker pinning down a steel track with … Continue reading →

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Die Letzte Zigarette!

Posted on August 27, 2013 by B. Trout

Unlike eggs, cigarettes constantly lose ground decade after decade regarding their impact on your health.  Eggs are an “on again, off again” affair.  Eggs were good for you in the 1950’s, but bad for you in the 60’s, came back … Continue reading →

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Less Government, Fewer Laws and More Freedom!

Posted on August 13, 2013 by B. Trout

In a growing world, there is a general cry for smaller government and less interference with daily living.  In a complicated society such as ours, this seems to make good sense.  After all, history is wrought with examples of powerful, … Continue reading →

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Oh I Wish I Was A “Carlos Danger” Wiener!

Posted on August 1, 2013 by B. Trout

There’s one that represents you.  Maybe he or she lives nearby.  Maybe he or she represents a handful of people, may be millions.  Who you ask?  The self-serving politician!  Not all politicians are bad, especially on the local level, but … Continue reading →

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Truth, Justice and the American Way

Posted on July 25, 2013 by B. Trout

Advertising is persuasive.  Whether it’s called propaganda, mind control, brainwashing, menticide or thought reform, it all adds up to pretty much the same thing.  If you want someone else to believe in something, to use your product or to buy … Continue reading →

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