Category: I Got Here As Fast As I Could
A tribute to David Nelson: The best way to honor our friend’s memory is to be more like him by emulating the wonderful ways he treated others
We could all be more like David Nelson. That’s what I’ve been thinking since David – a friend to so many of us – was killed while riding his bicycle on a rural road west of Lubbock. That’s what I was thinking when I went to his visitation with so many people it took about … Continued
Besides flying your Stars & Stripes, celebrate Flag Day with ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy’ on Turner Classic Movies tonight
In honor of Flag Day, Turner Classic Movies is showing “Yankee Doodle Dandy” tonight at 7 p.m. If you’ve never seen James Cagney’s stunning performance in the 1942 film (he won the Oscar for Best Actor) I highly recommend it. Cagney’s dancing is amazing … and worth your time alone. Meanwhile, here are the lyrics … Continued
My personal tax plan: If the federal government doesn’t have to balance its budget, why should I?
To: Uncle Sam: From: Terry Subject: My personal tax payment plan inspired by the federal budget deficit Got this idea and befuddled why I didn’t think of it before. I got an extension on my 2017 taxes, not due to any problem … just been busy. I’ll be wrapping them up soon. Honest. I think … Continued
A place for conservative opinion … join us for the ride
Last November, someone came up to me at a Texas Tech football game and said “I hear you’re starting a newspaper.” No. About a month or so ago, someone told me, “I hear you and Scott Mann are starting a blog.” No. A few weeks ago, I heard someone refer to Lubbock Lights as a … Continued
Is movie about Ruth Bader Ginsburg worth seeing? I think Justice Scalia would say yes
Should you see the movie “RBG,” about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg playing at least through Wednesday at Alamo Drafthouse in Lubbock? Yes. But don’t just take my recommendation. I believe the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia would also recommend the documentary. It’s not because he agreed with his High Court colleague. They … Continued