Eric Scheske

"[T]here has always been a conflict between power-seeking moral reformers and the 'lowbrow' culture of saloons, immigrant and black resistance to work, shopping, dance halls, rock-and-roll, and the ever-advancing sexual revolution." That's Thaddeus Russell, writing in his splendid A

"So it is with the love of money, the love of power and the other maladies that affect the minds of men--you may be sure that it is when they abate and give every appearance of being cured that they are at their most dangerous." Seneca, Letter

Bullets Is California the new Greece? "California's budget deficit has exploded 73% in a mere four months. In January, it was $9.2 billion. Now Gov. Jerry Brown says it's $16 billion. Whoops, guess the 'recovery' isn't everything it's

"Humility makes our lives pleasing to God, while meekness makes us acceptable to people. St. Francis de Sales

A new survey found that the best time to post something on Facebook is on Wednesdays between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. – while the best time to post something on MySpace is on Wednesdays between 2004 and 2007. -- Mobile post

Researchers at Harvard say red wine can slow the aging process. They say if you drink red wine, it can help you look younger. And you can look even younger if you get the other person to drink it. -- Mobile post

BYCU Attention Michigan Beer Drinkers: The World Expo of Beer [http://www.worldexpoofbeer.com/expo/] will take place on Friday May 18th from 5-10PM and Saturday May 19th from 3- 10PM. It's in charming Frankenmuth, "little Bavaria," near the Michigan thumb area. * * * * * * * There's

Bullets Whew. This month is as busy as any. I found out yesterday that I'm going to lose a tooth, so that really stinks. Fortunately, it's a back tooth, so my beautiful smile won't be affected, and it might last me another ten years.