Errant Thoughts…

A site for me to share my thoughts, travels or whatever else might be on my mind…

Author: Dave

  • Evil Wins When We Do Nothing

    Dave

    So, I know that it has been a while since I posted anything.  The main reason for this long delay is that I have had one topic that has just been permeating my thoughts… but I have been afraid to write about it.  However, I am a firm believer in a famous quote of Edmund Read more

  • The Lessons of “A Christmas Carol”

    Dave

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    Last night I performed one of my annual Christmas traditions by watching a version of “A Christmas Carol”.  This is my favorite Christmas story and, if truth be told, by the time the season is over I’m quite confident that I will watch at least four different version, saving my all-time favorite with Reginald Owens Read more

  • Innocence Lost…

    Dave

    Hello to all those that take time out to review my errant ramblings, I do sincerely appreciate it.  I must apologize for being a bit tardy of late with any new posts.  I have two excuses: Even though I enjoy sharing my musings, placing myself in a position where some folks may come to expect Read more

  • What’s the Difference Between an Opportunist and a Catfish?

    Dave

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    OK, for today’s blog I have to clarify something right up front.  I don’t make an effort to search for dirt… but I have a hard time ignoring it when it is shoved in front of me.  In addition, many of my blog topics jump out at me as I scroll through the news feed Read more

  • Soft Target

    Dave

    Recently, I attended a large event organized by my church’s diocese and held at a conference center in Springfield, Illinois.  Thousands of fellow Catholics attended the event seeking inspiration, renewal, community… a closer relationship with God.  Unfortunately, I found it very difficult to focus on any of those things.  This is not because of the Read more

  • Research This?

    Dave

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    So, a few days ago I saw the following headline pop up on my newsfeed: “The 100 Best Spoons Ranked, According to NBC Select Editors”.  My first reaction was… “this can’t be serious”, then, once I realized that they were serious, my reaction became… “why in the hell would anyone research that?”  Although painstaking I Read more

  • Bad Movies and Texting – an Update

    Dave

    Hi Folks!  Well, as promised in my article, “So Bad It’s Good”, I have consolidated the list of bad movies submitted by folks for inclusion in our “Everyman List of the Worst Movies In History”.  In addition, I have a bit of an update to my article, “Let’s Be Brief”. “So Bad It’s Good” update:  Read more

  • The Difference Is Zeros

    Dave

    With the threat last week of a budget shutdown, I’ve been spending a good bit of time researching the federal expenditures, debt, and deficit.  I’m guessing that many find this whole matter very confusing and find themselves throwing up their hands up when the topic comes up.  I’m also guessing that most, when they hear Read more

  • So Bad It’s Good!

    Dave

    About forty years ago I was introduced to something that would become a lifelong passion: bad movies and TV shows.  Back then I was teaching in a rural high school in central Illinois.  The teachers all banded together as their own little clan to seek out diversions and entertainment.  We had weekly poker nights, attitude Read more

  • We Must Be Better, We Must Demand Better

    Dave

    I have spent the past week doing research for my next blog.  I had started to write it and here was my introduction: Since I wrote my blog on “not understanding anti-woke” I have gotten a lot of comments, both positive and negative.  I have also been directed to a variety of articles and websites Read more