Posts Tagged ‘commentary’
It is what it is – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH WHAT a great line from a GOOD movie. We received “A FEW GOOD MEN” when Tom Cruise was in his prime and before we realized he subscribed to that religion called “SCIENTOLOGY” (first course is around $500). You work your way to, and pay…
Read MoreJack’s Angle: Thinking through 6 weeks of hospitalization, rehab – John J. “Jack” Partridge
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary Being bedridden for a long period gives one a respite from many daily cares and duties and is also a rare opportunity to research and think through many issues. I was lucky because of my family and thoughtful institutional care at Miriam and Bethany Home to have…
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by Jen Brien, contributing writer, commentary KRISTI NOEM KILLED HER DOG THIS story has been haunting me for the last few days. HERE’S your WARNING, if real news offends your senses, bail on this column, now. OK, for those of you still with me let’s talk about this awful story. So, it seemed to many…
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by Jen Brien, contributing writer, commentary IF WOMEN GET “TO CHOOSE”, WHY DON’T WE HAVE A CHOICE? You ever wonder why a lot of people scream and rant about “my body, my choice” around election cycles, but ignore the rest of women’s issues out there? I sure do. I mean, how can the same party…
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by Jen Brien, contributing writer, commentary TIP THIS! HAS anyone had it with this RIDICULOUS tipping scheme going on EVERYWHERE? Everyone wants extra for doing the absolute minimum or, simply put, for doing the job they were hired to do. Why am I tipping you for handing me my gallon of milk after you scan…
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by Jen Brien, contributing writer, commentary “She’s a man, BABY” There’s a lot of Caitlin Clark news I could touch upon this week, but I’ll stick with one insane angle on this young lady, and keep it brief. This week’s column is going to be a lot like the “KENTUCKY FRIED MOVIE”… short vignettes (I love…
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by Jen Brien, contributing writer, commentary Whatever happened to “CONTENT of CHARACTER”? A few weeks ago A terrific young guy and writer named Coleman Hughes showed up on “THE VIEW” to talk about his new book, titled “The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America”. As the New York Post put it,…
Read MoreIt is what it is – Jen Brien
by Jen Brien, contributing writer, commentary CALVARY. Back in the day when I used to go to church twice a year I really didn’t understand what all the hype was about on GOOD FRIDAY. Intellectually I understood the concept, but emotionally I was vacant. Easter was more about Chocolate and the 1971 “stop motion” animated…
Read MoreRon & Jen’s Great Escape, March 6, 2024 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien
by Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien, contributing writers, commentary TOE CLEAVAGE Recently… I was watching QVC (my mom got me into this after football season) and some lady was pimping her foot wear and saying, “don’t worry ladies! There’s no TOE CLEAVAGE in this shoe”. I said, “wait, WHAT? WHAT IN THE HELL IS…
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