Denmark, by most standards these days, is a left-leaning country and government. At least if news articles I’ve read can be trusted. So, it might come as a surprise to you how this little Nordic country stood up for the Jews, during World War II, better than almost any other country. Why would a Nordic country protect Jews? Well, to start with, for … Read the rest…
Category Archives: Truth Bombs
Well, it’s October 2, 2020. And I can hardly believe it’s already been a day since I wrote about how it’s hard to believe it’s already October. Uh-oh, I’m spinning in circles of numbers. Somebody stop me before I fall off this merry-go-round. But seriously (rimshot) October 2 is pretty darn significant. At least if you’re proud to be an American (cue the … Read the rest…
As I was doing an early morning Google search, I noticed something interesting in the “suggestions” dropdown. My search started with the letter O. And one of the suggestions was “opinions on debate.” So, of course, my first thought was, “Who’s debating?” Seems like the natural first response. Right? Turns out the phrase, opinions on debate, led to a presidential election debate. What?! … Read the rest…
“Why do you write so much about love, Tony? It’s not exactly a manly topic.” Yeah, I’ve been asked that. And when I hear a question like that, I immediately think, “Hmm…sounds like somebody who hasn’t read the Bible.” Because the manliest man who ever lived talked about love. And I mean, talked about it a lot. And before I go any further, … Read the rest…
When I first began to chart a course around a piano keyboard, there was a particular singer songwriter I listened to every spare minute I had. And it sort of started with a high school graduation gift…an album. And that lead to me buying more albums from the same singer songwriter. One of those albums was a collection of Americana music. But not your … Read the rest…
Transpire. I like that word. Because it feels like it has more depth and meaning than the word, “happen.” And, after all, if it “feels” right, it must BE right. Right? So, that’s part of why I chose the word “transpires” to rhyme with the phrase “a thousand fires.” Wow, I’m using a lot of quotation marks. Wonder if I’ve used my quota for … Read the rest…
In the nineteen years since September 11, 2001 I don’t believe I’ve ever written anything about it. And I’m not really gonna dwell on it right now either. Because just about everything that could be said about it has been said. But I do want to make the easily observable claim of how it was a cowardly hit and run. Typical of people who … Read the rest…