Tag Archives: gun violence

Monday Musings: Hate Has No Place In Thanksgiving

Posted on November 21, 2022 by dbjackson

I had fully intended to write a fairly typical Thanksgiving week post — things I’m thankful for, what the holiday means to me, etc. I can’t now. Because once again, America is killing its own. This weekend, a quick perusal … Continue reading →

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Monday Musings: Insanity

Posted on June 6, 2022 by dbjackson

I spent this past weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina, attending ConCarolinas, a convention I attended every year from 2008-2019, and then missed for two years, once due to Covid concerns cancelling the event, and once due to diverticulitis knocking me … Continue reading →

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Monday Musings: Being a Dad in the NRA’s America

Posted on May 30, 2022 by dbjackson

This past week, I moved my younger daughter and her boyfriend out to Colorado — the Denver area — where they will be beginning a new chapter in their lives. They have jobs lined up, a very nice apartment with … Continue reading →

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