You probably heard that CVS, one of the nation's largest drugstore chains, made news by announcing it will no longer sell cigarettes. While a majority of pundits and health advocates were quick to heap praise upon the retail giant for its "bold and principled" move, some lingering questions remain about the decision and its fallout. … Continue reading Hair of the dog
Category: BLOG POSTS
Commentary that has not been published elsewhere.
Sand in the Vaseline
This blog is on equal footing with the New York Times. No, I am not having a Richard Sherman moment. I am simply stating a fact. A fact that should give all of us pause as we contemplate the marvels of technology What I write on these pages is instantly available to billions of people, … Continue reading Sand in the Vaseline
Bridge over troubled water
By comparison, guys like Gary Hart and Bill Clinton had it easy. Sex scandal? No big deal. Traffic jam in New Jersey? Now that's how you infuriate people. It remains to be seen exactly how the controversy surrounding "bridge-gate" will impact Christie's dreams of a 2016 presidential bid, but watching the news this morning it … Continue reading Bridge over troubled water
Take the money and run
Like a lot of other people, President Barack Obama has a New Year's resolution. This week Obama pledge to return his focus to the subject of "income inequality." According to a story in the Washington Post, the president was a bit short on specifics about how he might achieve his long-sought economic goals. Instead, the speech … Continue reading Take the money and run
Middle of the road
I remember when we got our first color television. It was 1973. My parents purchased the house two years prior, and that television was a refurbished Zenith console model. I was the remote control. From his favorite chair, my father would bark at me: "Turn to Channel 13! I want to see Walter Cronkite." Growing … Continue reading Middle of the road
With a little help from my friends
A few weeks ago I decided to try a social media experiment. Given that many of my Facebook friends are fellow political junkies who cross the full spectrum of political affiliation, and given that discussions about "income equality" and minimum wage standards are becoming more frequent, I decided to sample my friends' opinions in an amateur … Continue reading With a little help from my friends
Let’s stick together
I have some dueling feelings, and would like to know what you are doing today? Are you headed to the Maine Mall for some holiday shopping? Putting up your Christmas tree? Football game? Browse social media and offer your political opinions? How are you making the world around you a better place? I am not … Continue reading Let’s stick together
Meet the ‘new’ boss
In about 24 hours, I will have the privilege and honor of being the first to introduce members of my community to the new members of the Biddeford City Council. I will be the master of ceremonies at the inauguration of Mayor Alan Casavant, the nine members of the city council and the seven members … Continue reading Meet the ‘new’ boss
Thanksgiving 2013
What I am thankful for this year . . .
Dangerous Type
During the last official meeting of the 2011-2013 Biddeford City Council, Mayor Alan Casavant said, " . . . history will look favorably upon this council." I think he was right, but that may be a hard pill to swallow for the four councilors who lost their re-election bids: Roch Angers, David Bourque, Rick Laverriere … Continue reading Dangerous Type
NOTES TO CARL | LESSONS IN MEDIOCRITY 