Author Archives: Crusty

This morning on Fox News a reporter in their series on legalizing pot made a statement to Bill Hemmer that “The Netherlands has closed down thousands of pot dispensaries because of crime and illegal activity.” Really? Thousands closed? In 1997 … Continue reading →

Well, back from a well undeserved vacation in Hilton Head, SC. There was a lot of news and discussion there about Alvin Greene’s primary win. After his win the South Carolina Democratic Party asked him to pull out. Interestingly not … Continue reading →

Yesterday, referring to the oil spill President Obama said “Plug the damn hole!” I agree. And it sounds like they’re getting there. The ‘top kill’ they’ve been planning for several weeks seems to be working. Obama seems to get it … Continue reading →

A cop being killed in the line of duty, just like soldiers in our armed forces, has always given me serious pause. Their death was very likely a result of their doing something to protect me, and all of us, … Continue reading →

A couple of weeks ago, on April 22, I posted about the coming world of TV that will unshackle us from the cable TV and Satellite companies. Well, one of my favorite companies in this brave new world, Universal Sports, … Continue reading →

Caribou Coffee recently made a big deal out of ‘major improvements’ to their chain of coffee cafés. They changed their logo and introduced new paper cups with all kinds of slogans on them. Well, I have to say, the reason … Continue reading →

In a survey I asked a bunch of former drug addicts which they believe more difficult to give up; drugs or sex. Female respondents largely said drugs. Male respondents overwhelmingly said sex. I wish I’d asked the same question about … Continue reading →

This blog was originally created for a small group of friends and associates. Looking at the traffic stats it appears there are a number of others who’ve stumbled upon it and even continue to read. So, to all those who … Continue reading →

The one thing in Obama’s healthcare bill that I have been supportive of is the requirement that restaurants post calorie information on menu’s. Panera Bread cafés began doing this recently of their own initiative. Does it work? My wife and … Continue reading →

At the middle of last century AT&T, colloquially known as Ma Bell, controlled all phone service to homes and businesses. If you wanted phone service they were your only choice. You had no options with AT&T. You got what they … Continue reading →