OPINION: Too old to serve? A cause worth amending the Constitution

One of the lost arts of the American polity is the constitutional amendment.Once upon a time, citizens saw amendments as a viable way to make big changes. Thus it was that we changed the Constitution 12 times in the last century, including six times between 1913 and 1933.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: This, that, and how can one planet have so many catastrophes at 1 time?

It is about 2 a.m. Monday morning, and I am thinking about exactly what “thing” to write about this week.On my TikTok I am sometimes scolded for not noticing diversion after diversion, but of course I do.

OPINION: Biden’s killing the American dream of homeownership

In boasting about Bidenomics two weeks ago in Milwaukee, President Joe Biden declared that his policies are “restoring the American dream.” Then he went into his creepy whispering mode and assured us “it’s working.”Huh?Isn’t a big aspiration of the American dream owning a home?

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (September 7, 2023)

RE: THE LEFT“Subsidies for consumers to buy EVs mean subsidies are needed for manufacturers to make them – and for union workers to benefit, thereby subsidizing the Democrat Party with political donations. See how the circle of graft works?

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) – part 18

The fire drill that ensues on a brick job when the skies get dark as night and the bottom falls out is something to see.When the rain started coming down, everybody went into panic mode.

OUT TO PASTOR: How many coughs are enough for one day?

This past week started rather rough.It started with a cough. A cough is not that serious if it’s just one cough or maybe two. But it is not good when it is one cough after another and another.

The miracles of Jesus (part 18)

And behold there was a man who had a withered hand. And they asked Jesus, saying, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?” that they might accuse Him. Then He said to them, “What man is there among you who has one sheep, and if it falls into a pit will not lay hold of it and lift it out?

What to know about Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)

STATEPOINT – Each year, an estimated 500-1,000 people nationwide are diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). While there’s currently no cure, treatment can help control symptoms and improve quality of life.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (September 7, 2023)

National Read a Book Day on Sept. 6 calls all book lovers to indulge in their favorite hobby, guilt-free.Sit back, relax, and read a book. Whether you prefer to escape into the world of fiction or learn something new, celebrate with your favorite books.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: August 28 – 31

Braden, Hubert, 42, DWI 2nd.Stout, Danny, 65, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g Felony 3.Santos, Alejandro, 27, no driver’s license, DWI.Levins, Nicholas, 27, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g Felony 3, unl poss firearm by felon Felony 3.