Lie to me

Earlier this week, Chris Wallace – son of legendary journalist Mike Wallace – appeared on the Stephen Colbert Show and said, among other things, that his father and the legendary television news show 60 Minutes were partly to blame for today’s public distrust of the media. Wallace, a former FOX Network news anchor who this … Continue reading Lie to me

Johnny, we hardly knew ye

For me, it’s hard to know what to think or feel about the recent news regarding former Maine gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler. According to several news reports, police allegedly discovered several computer files of child pornography in Cutler’s home this week. Before we go any further, make no mistake about it. Crimes against children are … Continue reading Johnny, we hardly knew ye

Losing my religion

Warning: This post is about politics, God, a dear friend of mine and a chance encounter with my sixth-grade Social Studies teacher. I enjoy talking politics with my friends, even with those friends who adamantly disagree with me or have an entirely different perspective than mine. There are consequences, however. Openly discussing your political beliefs … Continue reading Losing my religion