My thoughts, insights and opinions on various things
Critics of White House renovations also hated Jefferson’s colonnades and Truman’s balcony. By The Editorial Board – Oct. 23, 2025 12:00 pm ET – Wall Street Journal President Donald Trump holds a mockup of the White House ballroom in the Oval Office … Continue reading Trump’s Big, Beautiful Ballroom
Evildoers pass from the scene, but evil will always be with us. By Cynthia Ozick – Oct. 24, 2025 5:02 pm ET – WSJ The ‘Younger Memnon’ statue, which inspired Percy Shelley’s poem ‘Ozymandias.’ amir makar/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images Two millennia ago, the Greek … Continue reading Ozymandius and ‘Those Passions Which Yet Survive’
Major demographic shifts have put men and women on divergent paths. That’s left more women resigned to being single. ‘The numbers aren’t netting out.’ By Rachel Wolfe – March 21, 2025 8:00 pm ET – Wall Street Journal After a handful of … Continue reading American Women Are Giving Up on Marriage
Above image: President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House in April 2025.Saul Loeb/AFP Via Getty Images History Our first president, George Washington, selected the site for the White House … Continue reading A History of the White House
President Donald J. Trump – The White House – whitehouse.gov 1754-1763 French & Indian War Despite its misleading name, this conflict (also known as the Seven Years’ War) was a war between the French and the British, from 1754 to … Continue reading Road to Revolution: A Timeline
Oct. 21, 2025 – BBC The Rose Garden lawn has been paved with stone tiles. The Oval Office has been goldened with some signature “Trump touches”. And now bulldozers are tearing away the facade of White House’s East Wing – … Continue reading From bowling alley to ballroom – Trump isn’t the first to remodel the White House
By Nick Arama on October 21, 2025 – Red State The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. From Google Ai: The indoor pool was added in 1933 for President Franklin … Continue reading Hillary Clinton Flips Out About White House Renovations, Gets Leveled by a Few Damning Facts
The portrait above of Jeeves is from Josh Kenfield illustrations My cmnt: This story has entered public domain and may be found here in the collection “The Man Upstairs and other stories”. My cmnt: To get a good flavor of … Continue reading The Good Angel – a short story by P G Wodehouse
My cmnt: The following is from overviewbible.com – I post it here because it’s interesting and because another website (To The Reader – below) figures the longest book by chapter count only, which tho’ correct, is not the best way … Continue reading What’s the longest book of the Bible? Not Psalms!
What is woke justice? by Michael Anton – Winter 2021/22 – Claremont Review of Books Editor’s Note: The following manuscript was recently discovered on a palimpsest in the Goucher College library as its collection was being sold off owing to disuse. … Continue reading Beto’s Republic, Book I
Government shutdown continues as federal layoffs begin nationwide By Mehek Cooke Fox News – Published October 15, 2025 – Fox The United States government shutdown drags on, marking a pivotal moment in America’s fiscal and constitutional history. President Donald Trump, … Continue reading Trump is using the government shutdown to do something no president has ever done
No, biological males cannot join sororities, as sororities are typically all-female organizations and admitting them would violate the terms of membership. However, some sororities are open to individuals who identify as women, which is a different issue. Which proves that machine … Continue reading I asked Google Ai if biological males can join a sorority?
Kevin McCullough | Oct 13, 2025 | Townhall The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. This morning at my local gym, life actually felt… lighter. We live in a … Continue reading Stop the Insanity! Thank God for Columbus.
Edwin Castro is one of the biggest investors snapping up destroyed properties—and he wants to lead in rebuilding his hometown of Altadena Powerball winner Edwin Castro at one of the properties he bought in Altadena, Calif. By Rebecca Picciotto and … Continue reading He Won the $2 Billion Powerball. Now He’s Buying Up Lots Burned in the L.A. Fires.
The Jewish state has taken on many U.S. enemies since Oct. 7, 2023, even as the left turned against it. By Reuel Marc Gerecht and Ray Takeyh – Oct. 6, 2025 4:21 pm ET – Wall Street Journal Israeli soldiers … Continue reading America’s Debt to Israel
Millions viewed and shared Jerusalem Post front pages on social media, as well as by major news organizations worldwide. Jerusalem Post front page ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit in Israel on Monday(photo credit: JERUSALEM POST ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF OCTOBER … Continue reading ‘God bless the peacemaker’: Jerusalem Post lands a second viral cover in four days
Frances Martel – 10 Oct 2025 – Breitbart María Corina Machado, the 2025 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, dedicated her recognition on Friday to her Venezuelan people and to President Donald Trump, stating that Venezuelans need his support “more … Continue reading Venezuelan Freedom Fighter María Corina Machado Dedicates Nobel Prize to Donald Trump
L. Kent Wolgamott – Nov 4, 2023 – Lincoln Journal Star Sue and Tom Tallman pose for a portrait at Richards Hall on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln City Campus on Oct. 25. An exhibition of art from the Tallmans’ collection … Continue reading Four decades of couple’s art collecting result in UNL exhibition ‘Material Joy’
Local View – Guest columnist Media report the past by Mick Lindgren – May 29, 2006 – Lincoln Journal Star My cmnt: I found this in the local paper years ago. He’s a good writer and makes a valid … Continue reading If the press had micro-managed WWII like they did Iraq
Reality, myth, and World War II. by Sean McMeekin – Summer 2025 – Claremont Review of Books With 2025’s V-E day and V-J day anniversaries behind us, the Second World War will soon be 80 years in history’s rearview mirror. … Continue reading Goodbye to the Good War
The Future of The Free Press The Free Press is joining Paramount. By Bari Weiss My cmnt: I’ve been following Bari Weiss since I read her resignation letter to The New York Times in 2020. I was an early subscriber to … Continue reading Bari Weiss to head CBS news
Chris Dunker – Oct 3, 2025 – Lincoln Journal Star University of Nebraska Regent Elizabeth O’Connor is charged in a crash in which her blood-alcohol content was more than four times the legal limit. Journal Star file photo My cmnt: … Continue reading Father of children involved in crash calls on regent to resign over DUI charge
By Jonathan Vigliotti, Chuck Stevenson Updated on: December 22, 2024 / 1:53 AM EST / CBS 🗞️ LIncoln Journal Star – Peterson now has Innocence Project defending him – LA Times You can read the full articles yourself by clicking the links … Continue reading Will Scott Peterson, convicted of killing wife Laci and unborn child, get a new trial?
Lincoln Journal Star – My cmnt: When I was in Chicago for SAP classes in the 1990s I went to a small, hole-in-the-wall restaurant near the hotel I was staying and had a legendary and authentic Chicago meat sandwich (pictured … Continue reading Lincoln’s most requested restaurants
John Carney – 3 Oct 2025 – Breitbart This week, Taylor Swift released a normiecore album celebrating American suburban family life, Jobs Friday came and went without a jobs report, ADP said American businesses weren’t in the mood for new … Continue reading Breitbart Business Digest: A Swift-ly Tilting Planet
John Nolte – 2 Oct 2025 – Breitbart The American people have woken up to the dangerous and hateful fraud that is the legacy media. According to Gallup, which has measured trust in mass media for 50 years, that trust … Continue reading Victory! Trust in Mass Media Plummets to Another All-time Low
Julian Fellowes’s beloved British series reaches its end with a graceful, engaging big-screen drama that sees the Crawleys weathering social scandal and financial woes at the onset of the 1930s. By Kyle Smith – Sept. 11, 2025 3:01 pm ET … Continue reading ‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ Review: A Classy Conclusion
The 27-year-old actress has charted an enviable career path by outworking her peers and throwing her name behind everything from blockbuster rom-coms to soap made from her own bathwater—and yes, those jeans By Allie Jones | Photography by Elizaveta Porodina … Continue reading How Sydney Sweeney Became the Most Talked-About Woman in Hollywood
Neil Munro – 21 Sep 2025 – Breitbart Vice President JD Vance told the memorial audience for Charlie Kirk that Christianity is essential for good politics. “I have talked more about Jesus Christ in the past two weeks than my … Continue reading JD Vance: ‘I Have Talked More About Jesus Christ in the Past Two Weeks than My Entire Time in Public Life’
By: Nokware Knight & Austin Henderson | Updated: Nov 3, 2023 – How Stuff Works You probably have an intuitive idea of what a circle is: the shape of a basketball hoop, a wheel or a quarter. You may even remember from high school that the radius … Continue reading How to Use the Unit Circle in Trigonometry
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By Brooke Morton February 2, 2025 – Realtor.com Getty Images My cmnt: This is a workable way to afford a house beyond your means. Living with roomies is never as nice as it seems it will be before they move … Continue reading I Bought My First House at Age 24—Then Rented Out the Bedrooms to Live for Free
By Charlie Lankston – September 4, 2025 – Realtor.com Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images My cmnt: I don’t care what Gere and his latest wife do in their own private lives. I post this article because it is important to document the … Continue reading Richard Gere’s Wife Says He’s Faced ‘Challenges’ as She Celebrates His Birthday After Scandal Over Connecticut Mansion Teardown
Marjie Ducey – Omaha World-Herald – Sept 21, 2025 – Lincoln Journal Star My cmnt: I include this piece from the OWH via the LJS because my dear (2nd) cousin (tho’ more like a first) married an Indian man and … Continue reading She found her unicorn, but forgot her dress. Still, a perfect wedding day in Omaha.
By Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes Staff. Mary Roeloffs is a Forbes breaking news reporter covering pop culture.Follow Author Jul 09, 2025, 04:43pm EDTJul 09, 2025, 04:49pm EDTShareSaveComment0 Topline A new spin-off of “The Big Bang Theory” focused on one of the … Continue reading A New Show Is Coming To ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Universe
JOHN BINDER – 18 Sep 2025 – Breitbart My cmnt: Thank you President Trump and Prince William for giving us a First Lady and future Queen who are tall, graceful, beautiful, intelligent and elegant women who dress immaculately. VS Hillary … Continue reading Fashion Notes: Melania Trump, Princess Kate Ready for Autumn in Ralph Lauren
Livia Ziskey – Sept 18, 2025 – Lincoln Journal Star My cmnt: Click the LJS link above to read entire article and to see more photos of the event. I have edited the excerpt below for clarity and accuracy. A … Continue reading Gov. Pillen, Huskers’ Allick join nearly 1,000 others to honor Charlie Kirk at UNL vigil
And why should he? No one cares about gays especially if they are not militant and in your face about it – OR trying to recruit children like at drag queen story hour put on by your local public school. … Continue reading Hozier is not gay, tho’ he doesn’t care if you think so
“Old Yeller” actress Beverly Washburn avoided pitfalls of other child actors By Mark Randall – Jun 6, 2025 Updated Jun 10, 2025 – DeSoto Times-Tribune Beverly Washburn is best remembered for the 1957 Disney classic “Old Yeller.” Beverly Washburn doesn’t … Continue reading A versatile and accomplished former child star you’ve never heard of
My cmnt: Paganism, the worship of the sun, the moon and the stars along with the worship of “mother” earth is as old as Eve. As with Eve her daughters are drawn to the spirit world. I heard it from … Continue reading On a farm near Firth, Nebraska’s very own Stonehenge is ready for visitors
John Nolte – 13 Sep 2025 – Breitbart What the left’s public execution of Charlie Kirk has done to mobilize the MAGA movement is something I never expected to see. For more than 20 years, I’ve been a part of … Continue reading Nolte: Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Flipped a Remarkable Switch in the MAGA Movement
The first thing to know is that Laura Ingalls Wilder said and wrote very little about her Christian beliefs. She considered that a private matter and disliked people talking openly about their religious experiences. Because Laura’s daughter Rose edited, sometimes … Continue reading Laura Ingall’s Little House in the Big Woods: Sundays
Girls dream about Prince Charming asking her to marry him!! – Boys dream about catching the game winning touchdown. Boys and Girls. It never changes no matter how much Libs want it to. Amie Just – Sept 6, 2025 – … Continue reading Amie Just: From blowout win to ‘she said yes’! — A Husker night to remember
By Audrey Rock – Published Sep. 4, 2025, 10:20 p.m. ET – Page Six Bride-to-be Taylor Swift practiced raising her glass in a new snapshot from Brittany Mahomes’ 30th birthday celebration. In the first photo of an Instagram carousel shared … Continue reading Taylor Swift cuddles up to Brittany Mahomes in sweet new birthday party photo
Where will you be when the Trumpet sounds? by Kyle Smith – Winter 2024/25 – Claremont Review of Books Barry McGuire – Eve of Destruction (written by P. F. Sloan) The eastern world it is explodin’Violence flarin’, bullets loadin’You’re old … Continue reading Eve of Destruction
I’m giving her another photo because in the above official Husker.com photo she decided not to smile Teraya was also ranked the #1 player and recruit for the class of 2025 Continue reading Nebraska Volleyball: A closer look at the 2025 team
The German chain plans to add more than 200 stores on a net basis in the U.S. this year By Kate King – Sept. 1, 2025 5:30 am ET – Wall Street Journal Aldi says it is the third-largest grocery chain by … Continue reading Aldi Wants to Conquer the American Grocery Store Landscape
Black Swan director Darren Aronofsky has come out in defence of Natalie Portman after her dance double in the film, Sarah Lane, claimed the actress only did five percent of the full body shots in the film. “I had my editor count. There are … Continue reading Natalie Portman wins 2011 Oscar for ballerina moves in “Black Swan” she didn’t do
You will never, ever see boys or men lining up for any female athletes except perhaps the female beach volleyball players. Men and boys like to watch pretty and shapely girls or women dance or cheer for them but they … Continue reading Whether the Beatles, Sinatra or Raiola, girls always swoon over male celebrities
Why one millennial woman is jump-starting the economy, rumbling the earth, and erasing people’s minds—in a good way. By Evan Gardner – 08.12.23 — Culture and Ideas – The Free Press I should probably start by telling you that Taylor … Continue reading Taylor Swift Unites America
The straight male case for Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce. By Will Rahn – 08.26.25 — Culture and Ideas – for The Free Press Culture and Ideas Book reviews, cultural critiques, essays on the zeitgeist, and profiles of the … Continue reading Marry a Woman Smarter Than You
Lord Buckbeak: "Will you come into my parlor?," said the Spider to the Fly. 