When I saw today’s prompt asking to invent a holiday, the answer came to me instantly. I’d call it National … More
Author: Beebop
Beauty, Influence, and the AI Revolution
(by Beebop’s Blog) Every time I scroll through social media, I can’t help but notice how many men and women … More
The Secret Health Formula of Good Dental Hygiene
(It Starts in the Mouth—But It Doesn’t End There) Most people think brushing and flossing are just about keeping teeth … More
The Daily Game of Whack-a-Mole
(by Beebop) Some days I honestly believe God wakes up, looks down, and says, “ YEAH, Let’s see how many … More
Just When I Thought the Prompts Couldn’t Get Any Worse
Just when I thought the daily prompt couldn’t get any more uninspiring, I read today’s: “What are your favorite websites?” … More
Shrinking Beaches of My Youth
I’ve walked Ocean City’s boardwalk since the 1970s, and over the years I’ve noticed the beaches slowly shrinking. Hurricane Erin … More
When Waze Turns Your Neighborhood Into a Shortcut
I used to enjoy sitting on my porch in the evening, watching kids ride their bikes and neighbors walk their … More
“The spirit of party”
“The spirit of party… serves always to distract the public councils and enfeeble the public administration. It agitates the community … More
Why Don’t They Govern from the Middle Anymore?
One thing seems clear to me: whenever a single party wins the House, the Senate, and the Presidency, they start … More
I Wouldn’t Relive a Year
— The Best Is Yet to Come , “If you could relive one year of your life, which would it … More
The Iraq War
It Fascinates me because We’re Watching the Same Script Play Out From Baghdad to Caracas I remember how loudly President … More
The John Brown Moment in 1859
When Will the John Brown Moment Happen again in the US? Every so often, history echoes back at me — … More