Christmas Movies
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it is really time to get into the true Christmas spirit.What better way to really get into the mood then with some classic Christmas movies?Of course, things are…
Category: A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire
What’s In A Name?
Living here in Central New Hampshire for thirty-five years after moving here from Long Island, New York, there are still some things I haven’t gotten completely used to yet.No, I’m not talking about bean hole…
Of Legal Age
I am now officially sixty-five, the legal age to be crotchety and cranky if I choose without having to face repercussions.But there has been talk that the legal age may soon be moved up.There are…
Feeling A Little Aggressive
This weekend I turn sixty-five.As a teenager, I never thought I would ever be “that old”. I was convinced I was chosen by a higher power to never age while everyone else did.At almost forty…
Looking Forward To The End
I write this column a couple of days before the big election.I am looking forward to all of this craziness to be over.Over the past week my worry has increased tenfold and I am hoping…
My Story
This is my last column before Election Day.I have been running for governor as the Flatlander Party candidate since 2000.People often ask me how the Flatlander Party started and that takes up a lot of…
Straight Talk
I have to admit I was quite surprised when a reporter for a popular New Hampshire magazine asked for an interview about my candidacy for governor. I can’t tell you which magazine since I don’t…
Hitting Below The Belt
I’m sure you got one in the mail as well, so what I’m telling you isn’t new, but I am hoping to clear the air before the election.I was surprised to see it myself.Thinking it…
What The Polls Show
A lot of Americans are anxiously awaiting Election Day.I am pretty sure that anyone who actually votes has already made up their mind.In fact, a lot of folks have already voted by mail.So, we sit…
Column From This Guy
Recently, I received an email where the sender of the message identified themselves by name at the end and then, in parentheses below, added the three different pronouns they would like to be identified with.…
A Hard Season
Now that the primaries are over and I know who my opponents are, I can finally get down to some real work on my campaign.But it won’t be easy.As I mentioned a few weeks back,…
The Magic Excuse
Recently I had an online battle with a representative of a company I had ordered something from.The order, which I had paid extra to be delivered on a certain day, had not yet arrived, much…
Safe To Read
I was amazed to find out that some long-time readers have not read my column since this whole pandemic thingamajig started.One woman (who also gave me permission to identify her as a woman) explained to…
An Even Dozen
Now that the race for governor of New Hampshire is finally kicking into full gear, I’m feeling pretty confident about my chances this year.This year marks a very special and emotional campaign for me. This…
My Brother Greg
On Saturday, August 1st, my brother Greg passed away suddenly from a heart attack.He was only 72.It was a terrible shock, a feeling I had never experienced. I had never lost a sibling before and…