Escaped From New York
We were doing our duty, staying at home, only going out for essential items and keeping informed by scaring ourselves silly watching the cable news 24/7 to keep abreast of what was going on around…
Category: A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire
Isolation Ideas
It is at time of uncertainty for sure. But it is also a time for creativity. As many of us find ourselves staying at home for at least a couple of weeks, it can be…
Horton Hears The News
With Apologies To Dr. Seuss The Word Was Around I Heard People Shout That All The Toilet Paper Would Soon Be Sold Out It Was On The News So It Must Be True Among Everything…
A Really Bad Virus
You’ve seen it on the news. It has been getting coverage 24/7. It has a lot of folks concerned, while others claim it is nothing to worry about. We are told to just go about…
What A Difference A Day Makes
I never used to care much about Leap Years when I was a younger man. Just adding an extra day onto the year didn’t mean much to me at all. But now that I am…
For The Good Of The Party
It’s beginning to look more and more like I will have to run for the Flatlander Party nomination for governor of New Hampshire again. It was just a couple of weeks ago I explained how…
Never Too Late To Learn
I realize our cover story this week claims winter is half over, but don’t let that lull you into a false sense of security. Of course, we here at F.A.T.S.O. never let our guard down…
Thinking It Over
Now that the First in the Nation Primary is over, it’s time for me to start thinking seriously about my own political future. 2020 will mark twenty-two years since my first run for Governor of…
Scratch That Itch
Over the years I have taken time from my usual column to unselfishly help the New Hampshire Public Education system by coming up with new ideas for scratch tickets for the state lottery to sell.…
New Medicare Options
This year I turn sixty-five which means that I have to start thinking about my Medicare options. As much as this makes me feel a bit old, I do feel as though I’ve accomplished something.…
Tom And Me
I feel Tom Brady’s pain. After all, we are kindred spirits. This year we both have some soul searching to do as we face free agency. We’re both also looking into the eyes of Father…
2020 Predictions
It is that time of year again. The first month of the New Year where I make my predictions for the coming 365 days (give or take a few.) NATIONAL POLITICS In response to protests…
Books For Christmas
If you are still looking for some gift ideas for on your Christmas List, here are a few suggestions of some of my favorite books that have something for everyone that you may not have…
Label Maker
As I grow older and life has thrown me a couple of curveballs along the way, I have found myself with no choice but to pay attention to the health choices I make. Not necessarily…
Last Minute Shopping
I won’t be shopping on Black Friday again this year. It doesn’t make much sense to me to stay up late on Thanksgiving night, after ingesting a significant amount of tryptophan, and then fight crowds…