A Story From the Mountain Every little boy dreams of flying. Growing up, I remember there was this one kid I knew who thought about flying, dreamed about flying, every day and night. One time, way back when, he said to me that almost every night (after he fell asleep…

From the Mountain Sunday morning and it’s 7 am. Romeo, Gidget, and I already have had our morning walk. As usual with winter in the mountains, the morning dew on the grass is frozen. The Yorkies don’t like it, I can tell. Smiling, I think to myself … “just wait…

“Two roads diverged in a wood and I — I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” Robert Frost “Life is not a given, it’s a gift.” Throughout life, we reach a fork in the road, a point where a decision must be made. …

Ever get a traffic ticket and it cost you a week's pay? Driving in Paradise Valley, AZ the other day, I was tooling along at the speed limit. Why? Because I know from experience that every road in that town is a speed trap. …

Insider Trading & Congressional Crime Part II — From the Mountain — The theme here with my recent writing on politics is in part the ability of politicians to get elected, break multiple laws that we as citizens would be fined or imprisoned for, and become millionaires while doing it… with no legal ramifications at all. So you think I’m exaggerating? Do…

What the F**k Happened to Our World: The New Reality From the Mountain — Old buildings make me wonder about their past and the history they represent. Sometimes I stop and I pull over onto the shoulder, avoiding sliding into the rain gully… and just look at it. This building and this land it’s on and imagining life 100, 200 years ago here. …

Just Pay’n Attention Folks — News From the Mountain — Every single morning, seven days a week, and at scattered times throughout the day… I read the news. Whether you do or don’t, trust me, it’s gonna get weird. …

Elected Politicians & The Swamp (Part One) From the Mountain — Here are some eye-openers to go along with your morning coffee. While the title of this piece alludes to sex and crimes, let’s start with the easy stuff first, sex scandals. These lists are found HERE. My point in writing this is to show the proliferation of criminality in politics…

Your Voice No Longer Matters — Politics: From the Mountain — Let’s Play Jeopardy! Millions of Americans vote in local, state, and federal elections annually. Your vote may not count. Let’s say this is a Jeopardy question and you’re a tv contestant. You chose “Politics” for $100. “Why your vote may not count” is the answer. Your response: Politicians vote for…