[January 22, 2026] It’s no secret that I grew up as the son of a railroad man. As part of that legacy, I was educated in the subculture of the behind-the-scenes of railroading. An early lesson was about railroad cars (usually boxcars) with chalk or waterproof crayon graffiti. Plus, there it was, clearly written, Bozo Texino, with a… Read More »
[January 21, 2026] An ancient question continues to raise its head, even in modern times, and asks what is the greatest temptation of the most powerful people. Once we are in a position of authority, the temptation that immediately emerges is how to use that power for the “best possible reasons.” Why not use that power to get… Read More »
[January 18, 2026] I am extremely fortunate to have met some of the most well-known, powerful, and successful people of the modern era. Some will say that I was lucky to have known them, and they do have a point. But when I look at those who were the most moral people that I’d met, they are not… Read More »
[January 17, 2026] I’m worn out hearing people moan, “Our grandparents could buy a house on one paycheck, but now we can’t even afford rent on two!” Yeah, maybe because Grandma wasn’t dropping half her income on $14 iced lattes and avocado toast shaped like art projects. Back then, if they wanted coffee, they boiled it at home… Read More »
[January 15, 2026] Iran appears to have crossed President Trump’s “red line” by killing scores of protesters. What exactly that means is unclear at the moment, but I would not want to be the Iranian Ayatollah or any of the mullahs. From what little news is escaping the country, we’re hearing credible reports that thousands have been killed… Read More »
[January 14, 2026] I never thought of “owning” a dog as a philosophy of life, yet we have given it some thought. Whether we realize it or not, owning a dog requires something special. Have you ever looked into a dog’s eyes and asked yourself, “What is it that I see?” Most folks will say they see loyalty,… Read More »
[January 10, 2026] By now, most have heard of Renee Nicole Good and the events leading up to her tragic death. It is appropriate that we examine the actions of Minnesota state and local authorities who have explicitly called for resistance to federal law enforcement. By far, the most egregious action is Governor Tim Walz’s, who stated that… Read More »
[January 5, 2025] There was smoke and fire, and people were running to this small town’s railroad station to look for the station keeper. Only a few hours earlier, a freight train had derailed in this small village, one without a traffic signal or a RR-crossing sign. The train crash was an epic tragedy for the townsfolk. It… Read More »
[January 3, 2025] The Islamic Republic of Iran, controlled by the IRGC and Islamic clerics, appears to be ready to collapse. Riots in the streets have been ongoing for over a week, the currency is in free fall, severe drought threatens a Zero Day, Western sanctions, high-level corruption, a pressure campaign by President Trump, and the dream of… Read More »
[January 2, 2026] I consider humor to be a form of beauty. Done correctly and with the right audience, humor can have unexpected value. Humor can be a source of good advice (tomorrow’s article will address this). Chris Rock is one of those comedians who knows how to find humor in some of the more “humorless” circumstances. He… Read More »