Bought me a Cybertruck, One Hundred Thou, Before Elon crashed the DAQ and the Dow. I gotta admit I just kissed a toad, It’s the ugliest truck on the damn road. I hate to be seen in my Cybertruck, Purchased from such a stupid dumb cluck. I trusted Elon when I madeContinue reading “Cybertruck Blues”
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Chapter 9: 1857
“This court is now in session. Would the defendants please rise?” The three men looked around as if seeking allies in the crowd. Two of them slowly began to stand. “Git yer sorry ass up!” demanded the farmer serving as both guard and bailiff. He nudged the reluctant man with the butt of his SharpsContinue reading “Chapter 9: 1857”
To Die in the Street
Is it better to die in the street, Or be crushed ‘neath some autocrat’s feet? Should I defy unwarranted rules, Or put up with the fakes and the fools? Should I blow up a Tesla or two, Or concede that their lies are all true? Should I quietly fall into line, Continue reading “To Die in the Street”
Women’s Sports
Some of Americans were so incensed over a handful of trans athletes in women’s college sports that they took their eye off the ball. There are half a million collegiate women athletes. Estimates of the number of trans athletes playing women’s sports range from ten to fifty. San Jose State University is one of theContinue reading “Women’s Sports”
Margaret
There she was, her long dark hair flowing behind her as she ran toward the approaching wagon. “Reuben!” she exclaimed as the long months of worry washed away. The runabout rolled to a stop as Reuben leapt out. They ran toward each other in great anticipation, nearly colliding as Reuben’s arms folded around her.Continue reading “Margaret”
Red Chevrolet
We had an old truck, a red Chevrolet, I remember it well to this very day. A Stovebolt Six and a four on the floor, That leaky old muffler could sure make it roar. Both of my brothers had driven that truck, And to drive it someday might be my luck. IContinue reading “Red Chevrolet”
Senator
Senator He drove an old green truck, That he stopped was just my luck. Then he offered me a ride, And I gladly climbed inside. I knew that old truck weren’t much, With grinding gears and slipping clutch. We made our way to Havre town, Where he showed me around. HeContinue reading “Senator”
Surviving Fascism
The dark clouds of Fascism are once again engulfing the world. History tells us that, once Fascism is in place, it will not leave willingly. Mussolini lasted over 20 years before being strung up by Partisans at a gas station in Milan. Hitler’s Thousand-Year Reich ended in violence and destruction. Making aggressive war doomed bothContinue reading “Surviving Fascism”
Chapter 7: Sam
“Sam?” Reuben asked dumbfounded. “You heard me Brother DeLay. You are taking Sam with you,” Montgomery retorted. Many thoughts ran through Reuben’s mind as he pondered Montgomery’s demand. Sam was the slave he encountered on his first day in Linn County. How could he get him safely out of Kansas? What wouldContinue reading “Chapter 7: Sam”
Chapter 6: Retribution
Kapow! Kapow! Kapow! Reuben had just settled down for a good night’s sleep when he heard the three shots. There was trouble, but where? The gunfire obviously came from one of his Sugar Creek neighbors. Reuben scanned the night as he exited his canvas shelter. A red glow came from Mace Johnson’sContinue reading “Chapter 6: Retribution”
Outlaws, Outrages and Outright Lies 