There’s an episode of King of the Hill where the main character, Hank Hill, and his father get into an argument and both say that they hate each other. Former President Jimmy Carter shows up and negotiates with both of them to convince them that they don’t hate each other…

I don’t have many regrets in life. Most of the worst events in my life were either outside of my control or I made the best decision I could with the information and resources that were available to me. If I could go back in time and give myself advice…

I have multiple friends and family members that have shared their mental health journeys with me. Some were successful and others were not. Thanks to conversations I’ve had I know that the unsuccessful ones are not taking medications for their mental health due to pride, fear of pharmaceuticals, or a…

I’ve been trying to come up with a new phrase, something to define a layman’s view of an issue. These are snarky comments or someone’s two cents on a political issue that has more nuances than they realize. The person read a headline or a talking point that made sense…

A few years ago, I was sitting around a campfire with friends and family, and the discussion went political. I decided to keep my mouth shut. I generally see political discussions as an act of sadomasochistic futility because most people are set in their ways, aren’t going to be convinced…

When I was a kid, I loved the show Dragon Ball Z (DBZ). DBZ was an anime, which meant that it was developed in Japan and adapted for American audiences. The premise involved a group of fighters in an alternative version of Earth with supernatural powers like extreme strength, flight…

I rise today in opposition to HB 58008 which would repeal most public decency laws. In effect, this bill would allow for any individual to defecate in public without consequences. The proposal was sold to us as a way to prevent big government mandates to get in the way of…

There used to be a website called “this is why you’re fat” and it had pictures of highly indulgent food creations. My late father used to enjoy looking at the website and I’m not sure if it was because of the gross-out humor, pictures of food, or the motivation for…

One weekend in the summer of 2021, I was at a McDonald’s with a few friends. We were getting ready to do some political canvassing. One of them asked about getting McDonald’s breakfast, and I said they don’t do it all day anymore. Me: “The pandemic put extra strain on…