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I was thirteen years old when I heard I Want To Hold Your Hand by the Beatles. It was only a few weeks after President Kennedy was assassinated. I didn’t realize it right away, but it was the perfect song … Continue reading →

A short collection of ironic observations for my Saturday coffee. I live in a state where I won’t need a permit to carry an assault rifle, but I’ll need a license to write a blog about the governor. E Pluribus … Continue reading →

I am baking my St. Patrick’s Day soda bread as I type. Getting used to baking with gas after thirty-three years using electric ovens posed a challenge that I think I have overcome. So, my advice is to make sure … Continue reading →

I am baking my St. Patrick’s Day soda bread as I type. Getting used to baking with gas after thirty-three years using electric ovens posed a challenge that I think I have overcome. So, my advice is to make sure … Continue reading →

Politicians usually sound stupid to me, but never more so when they use “WOKE” in every sentence while attacking liberals as they adroitly avoid actually speaking about a policy that will make America great AGAIN! God Almighty, must we relive … Continue reading →

Some of you may understand the significance of today’s title. Some might be aware, and that is a very good thing in its own way. Elvis Costello once asked, “What’s So Funny About Peace Love And Understanding.” Of course, the … Continue reading →

Some may consider it to be a sorry exercise in nostalgia when looking back on your life. But, recently, I began to wonder if I am the same person that I used to be. On the cellular level, it has … Continue reading →

Menu The Newell Post You And Me And The Newell Post SEARCH RESULTS FOR: A LONG  A Long Long Time Ago The Day The Music Died?February 3, 1959 was a day I will forever remember. I can still see my brother … Continue reading →

Here we are on January 6th. In the old days, we would have called this The Epiphany, and some would have referred to it as Little Christmas, the day when the Magi appeared with their gifts of gold, frankincense, and … Continue reading →

The trouble with Auld Lang Syne is that it is sung at midnight on New Year’s Eve. Probably not the optimum time to comprehend the meaning of a song. I used to think that Auld Lang Syne championed the idea … Continue reading →