One of the best Christmas presents I received last year was a soft cover book measuring 9 inches deep and 6 inches wide. It was easy to hold and even easier to read as it was a compilation of some 100 columns of legendary newsman Ty Cobb. The book was delivered by Ty’s oldest son, Ty Jr., which gave the two of us the opportunity to reminisce about Ty Sr. The tome was … [Read more...]
Worldwide Discord
THREE M’s. IN TROUBLE. Currently Macron, of France, May of England and Markel of Germany are suffering the tides of misfortune. For Macron who is well known for lecturing Trump on his policies, is witnessing violent riots in the very heart of Paris which are occasion by his proposed tax on gasoline in order to fight global warming. . For May, she had to offer not to seek … [Read more...]
Beware the PC Police
Currently in America one of the more outrageous symptoms of the left is the PC culture. PC of course stands for Politically Correct and probably reached Zenith under the Obama Administration. During those dark days ”war” was called manmade disaster and the US was accused of overseas contingency operation. Another Obama favorite about doing nothing was called Strategic … [Read more...]
First Farewell
The function of television was at its finest last week when it brought the funeral services for President George H.W. Bush to every home in America. The initial event was held at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. The second occurred in Bush’s hometown church in Houston Texas. While the D.C. ceremony reeked of pomp and circumstance along with an impressive military … [Read more...]
Invasion
The current ruckus at the Mexican Border is turning out to be exactly what President Trump forecast it to be. The invasion doesn’t come in the form of the steel-helmeted, jack booted uniformed soldiers carrying assault weapons. Rather it is a straggly bunch of ordinary looking civilians, some of whom bull rushed the border using women and children as their shields while they … [Read more...]
All Aboard the V&T Polar Express
Anyone who is struggling to get into the Christmas spirit should hie away to the Eastgate Depot of the V&T Railway, which is located 5 miles east of Carson City on US Highway 50. Once there, you have an opportunity to board the famous V&T Polar Express, which runs three trains a night on Friday, Saturday and Sunday until the final runs on Christmas Eve Monday, … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving
Of all this country’s Holiday celebrations non more reflects the American dream and spirit as does Thanksgiving. From the earliest days when Columnist shared with the Indians the feast of Thanksgiving the yearly tradition has become an event of togetherness-in most cases family togetherness. Each year on this day we celebrate the many things for which we have to be thankful. … [Read more...]
UNR Mackay Muckers
The University of Nevada, Reno’s (UNR) Mackay Muckers mining team will be hosting a fundraiser on Wednesday, November 14 from 5-8 p.m. at Reno’s Mellow Fellow Pub located at 300 East Second Street. Twenty percent of the proceeds will support the Mackay Muckers as they prepare to welcome teams from around the world to the 41st Annual International Intercollegiate Mining … [Read more...]