Eric Scheske

This piece had me nearly shaking with rage last night. Why should any of us pay taxes or do the right thing any more? DC is a beast that takes money from some and gives it to others. If you're in the politically-connected group--whether a welfare

Tuesday Miscellany A friend took over my son's little league team this year, thereby leaving me free to spend some time with my other kids. So last night, I trekked an hour to my daughter's Varsity soccer game. I didn't get back until late,

Laughable Congress Saturday morning, I read about the heroic efforts to avoid a partial federal government shut-down. The parties had agreed to a $40 billion budget cut. I thought to myself, "That doesn't sound like much," but I didn't have time to look

"Guilt is a reality, an objective force; it has caused destruction that must be repaired. For this reason, forgiveness must be more than a matter of ignoring, of merely trying to forget." Benedict XVI

Troubles in the Banshee Union “The hours are too long and the work isn't satisfying,” said Kelli, head steward of the Female Union. She had been appointed to work out a new contract with management. There was widespread discontent among the women who worked in the Warning Department

Wild Darrell and the Haunted House: A Dialogue "They say the nobleman William Darrell took the baby from the midwife and threw it into the fireplace. He held the newborn down with his boot until it was burned to death." "Why would he do such a thing?

And on Writing I'm a big believer in walking, both strolling and fast walking. The paleo-guy [http://www.arthurdevany.com/] doesn't like fast walking because he thinks cave men either strolled or sprinted. But no matter. I like walking at all different speeds, especially at