William Roddy

I don’t know anyone, so I’m having my own private tea party. The other day, I began to drink green tea several times a day. It’s an acquired taste, but becoming more easy to take. And my understanding is that it’s very good for you.

Commentary: We can’t do enough for our veterans By Gary Sinise

What do you think about the suggestion yesterday on Glenn Beck by Chris Gardner (the guy who started with nothing and became rich, the person behind the character in Will Smith’s movie, “The Pursuit of Happiness”) to give everyone $1 million? It WOULD solve all problems and cost infinitely less. I think I mentioned the [...]

Russia’s harassment with planes into ours and other airspace, along with this morning’s report of Chinese ships harassing U.S. warships, do not bode well for the future. Add to this the notion that N. Korea has promised retaliatory strikes, if the U.S. or any other, shoots down it’s rocket test, or “satellitel launch,” as they [...]

The battery that comes with the Acer Aspire One web book only has a capactity of about two hours, if that, having only three cells, but I ordered and received a six-cell battery for it for about $67.00, and that battery, though twice as heavy, has a capacity of about 4.5. to 5.5 hours, depending [...]

Pumapunku

Laptops bring lessons, even peace

Damn, I’m tired of snow! The first day it had all melted and there came another blizzard, so once again, everything’s white. Fortunately, the roads are clear and safe for driving. D. is going south to see papa this weekend. I’ll stay home and nurse my back.

One of my grandsons will leave for Afghanistan in a couple of months. He is now a Marine and he will be fighting against the deranged Taliban and al-Quaeda. This young man made the choice to serve his country by himself. We gave ample discussion of the ramifications, but he knows what he wants to [...]

We’re in Reno, going home today, coming back Thursday to the hospital, for my quarterly complete exam. I’ve spent the last two days in the room, for the most part, working on a book idea. Dalia needed the stress relief, what with juggling trips to SF for her father, and a heavy load at school. [...]

Gun and ammuntion sales at an all-time high. Why? “Gut feelings.” The gut feeling that something terribly wrong is afoot seems to be sweeping the nation.  What are you feeling?