Every once and a while I have to take a look at this video. Someone took the time to put together thousands of photos of Americans killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Each face holds a story that we'll never know. But they are stories nevertheless. We often forget that in news headlines and subsequent debates. … Continue reading Heroes we shouldn’t forget…
I have a problem with this
Recently, here in Washington, DC a 92 year old socialite and "Georgetown Hostess" was apparently murdered. She was found dead in her home. Tragic. The lead suspect is her 47 year old husband. The story keeps on getting front page mention in the Washington Post. This will go on for weeks...any new news will be … Continue reading I have a problem with this
Gonna learn how to pick a guitar
So I went out and bought new strings for that guitar I bought five years ago. The one that I was going to learn how to play. The one that's been in the corner for the past five years. Maybe I figured that if I don't start back on it now, it will never happen. … Continue reading Gonna learn how to pick a guitar
It’s the first day of spring
Life is being reborn around us. Days are getting longer, warmer. It's the first day of spring. Our pasts will always be part of us. But so will our future. That's something we all too often forget. No doubt your recent past has been difficult, at times extremely so. Lots of disappointments, lots of challenges. … Continue reading It’s the first day of spring
Where have all the flags gone?
Image by jcolman via Flickr Last night I took a stroll throughout my neighborhood to walk off the huge amount of food I ate for the Thanksgiving feast. It was a quiet, peaceful night. As I made my way down the street I noticed something that I hadn't seen in a while. There were two … Continue reading Where have all the flags gone?
My mom, Ruth McVay Trenn and what I got from her
Sometimes it doesn't matter whether or not there are no words to explain how important someone is to you. Sometimes explanations can't tell the whole story. Sometimes you just have to explain anyway. Today marks the 13th anniversary of my mother's death. She died suddenly one day, without much warning, of what was likely a … Continue reading My mom, Ruth McVay Trenn and what I got from her
Welcome 2010
It's a new year and a time for new opportunities. That's the challenge in life. Recognizing that life itself is an opportunity. Nothing is guaranteed. Luck can play a role. But the most important thing is to get up and try to accomplish something. Each and every day. Set goals. Make adjustments in your life … Continue reading Welcome 2010
RIP Teddy Kennedy
Image via Wikipedia When you're an Irish Catholic growing up in New England in the 1960's and 1970's, you're going to have a certain affinity with the huge Kennedy clan. And that's true even if you don't fully embrace the politics. While I was too young to remember the assassination of John F. Kennedy, I … Continue reading RIP Teddy Kennedy
I agree with Roger
Roger Ebert, in his blog post for the Chicago Sun Times, lays it out pretty well as to why we need a public option for health care.. "I"m safe on board. Pull the life raft up" Sure, the Obama administration and the "progressive" left have been less than honest about key issues such as costs … Continue reading I agree with Roger
The Gates situation dialogue is failing
Jonathan Capehart, an editorial writer for the Washington Post, had an article yesterday entitled "The Race Dialogue We Won't Have". A worthy read. Then today's editorial page has longtime Post editor Colbert King's great piece "The Black Man at the Door". The title of the first article signifies the problem with thes entire situation. … Continue reading The Gates situation dialogue is failing
Thoughts From Vinton Ave 