Category Archives: Optimism

What I Did on My Summer Vacation

Posted on November 8, 2017 by D. Edgren

From my crazyguyonabike journal from the 26th of August [link], the first day of Gary Schmidt’s and my ride down the Mississippi River. Two guys from opposite ends of the country who had scarcely met for the first time in … Continue reading →

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At the End of the Day

Posted on August 23, 2017 by D. Edgren

No matter what happened, Bill Schmalfeldt is still an asshole. John Hoge fought the good fight for everyone in Team Good Guys.  He deserves everyone’s thanks and appreciation.  The Oaf’s actions speak for themselves. It’s not over ’til it’s over. … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, Optimism, Really, Really Stupid and Evil, The Oaf | 8 Comments

It’s Saturday

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Dave Alexander (formerly ukuleledave)

Spend some time with the kids. (Bonus points if you recognize Dad.) Source: Shorpy These excellent blogs send traffic here, but even if they didn’t, I’d thank them for inspiration and friendship: hogewash.com Thinking Man’s Zombie Billy Sez

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NPR’s Ari Shapiro Finds America

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Dave Alexander (formerly ukuleledave)

Or at least rural Yadkin County, NC, which he visited and found the exact people who like Trump: The people we met in Yadkin County — which is north of Charlotte, in a rural corner of the state not far … Continue reading →

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Quotes of the Day

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Dave Alexander (formerly ukuleledave)

As I prepare to take on the even more important role of citizen, know that I will be there with you every step of the way to ensure that this country forever strives to live up to the incredible promise … Continue reading →

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The Ukulele Award Goes to…

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Dave Alexander (formerly ukuleledave)

…The Economist for agreeing with the Craft Blog on the subject of hate speech.  They reviewed what we discussed the other day, that politician Geert Wilders was convicted of hate speech by a Dutch court: The Netherlands is far from the … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Dave Alexander (formerly ukuleledave)

“A little rebellion now and then is a good thing.” — Thomas Jefferson, letter to James Madison, 1787.

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Quote of the Day

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Dave Alexander (formerly ukuleledave)

“I think the necessity of being ready increases. — Look to it.” — Abraham Lincoln, April,  1861.

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Cat Bloggers

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Dave Alexander (formerly ukuleledave)

If my recent comments on some websites have been nonsensical — as in open requests for salmon treats or complaints about ‘not enough warm blankets around here,’ I apologize. Apparently our 17-year old pirate cat Sporty has been on the … Continue reading →

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It’s Saturday

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Dave Alexander (formerly ukuleledave)

Stop for a moment and take in your surroundings.  Ponder. Source: Christopher Martin Photography There are some great blogs out there, including these: hogewash.com Thinking Man’s Zombie Billy Sez A Conservative Christian Man whiteouts  Kimberlin Unmasked Semi-Partisan Politics

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