Maybe those nutballs who claim dinosaurs and cavemen existed at the same time aren’t quite as batty as the scientific evidence indicates. In the past month, there have been at least two dinosaur sightings right here in Maine. The first incident occurred in Augusta, near the tar pit that is the state Legislature. Democrats, newly […]

The tragedy of the fallen innocents in the recent Connecticut school shooting is difficult to come to grips with. It’s rough terrain for parents, teachers and friends. It’s especially rough for those who have experienced the loss of a child. I have this unenviable distinction, having lost a son some 14 years ago. If you […]

Family gatherings can be tricky things to navigate any time of year, but they get a tad riskier and fraught with danger this time of year. Why is that?? At a recent Thanksgiving get-together, it was decided, for obvious reasons, that we wouldn’t talk about the Red Sox. What’s the point? It was also decided […]

If you’re one of the many who still have to get a gift for an older relative or friend, it isn’t necessary to plan a huge shopping trip. Sometimes, a visit to a corner store or post office is all that’s needed. Through the years I’ve listened to my peer group, and here are some […]