Category Archives: Rants

Chet uses this category to rant about things that really get under his thick skin.

Inflammation Heals

Posted on October 4, 2010 by admin

Lately I’ve been monitoring press releases from the strange world of “medical science,” and it’s a real trip to see just how little the medical establishment in this country really knows about the human body. I mean, seriously, it’s stunning … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Medical Establishment, Rants | 6 Comments

As I Lay Dying

Posted on September 24, 2010 by admin

Well, I don’t know about you, but I am definitely ready for fall to get here. I spent close to an hour and a half today mowing the lawn in 90+ weather here in North Carolina. Seriously, it’s just unbelievable … Continue reading →

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Boomers Dump Religion

Posted on August 31, 2010 by admin

Close to half of all Baby Boomers have dumped their affiliations with organized religion. I find this quite interesting since I’ve long held the belief that spiritual growth is essential to a healthy and whole life. I should add that … Continue reading →

Posted in Religion | 19 Comments

Thunderstorm Safety?

Posted on August 20, 2010 by admin

Last night at a few minutes after two a.m. a lightning flash produced a crack of thunder so strong that our house shook. Those who know me would probably tell those who don’t that I’m a pretty tough old guy … Continue reading →

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Self-Reliant Baby Boomers

Posted on June 12, 2010 by admin

If you’re a baby boomer like me, you’re already keenly aware of just how self-reliant our generation has always been. I mean, seriously, I didn’t like depending on anyone other than myself from almost as far back as I can … Continue reading →

Posted in News about Boomers, Politics, Rants | Tagged | 3 Comments

Bill Gates Quits Facebook

Posted on July 28, 2009 by admin

I was pleasantly surprised this morning when I logged into Google News and learned that the world’s wealthiest man, Bill Gates, had decided to give up on his Facebook account because “it was just too much trouble.” Well, for once, … Continue reading →

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Wasp Bites

Posted on July 18, 2009 by admin

Damn, I mean seriously, I was outside last evening minding my own business while mowing the lawn when, kaboom, out of the blue I get stung by a flying insect, most likely a wasp (they tend to hand out in … Continue reading →

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Billy Graham on Atheists

Posted on June 30, 2009 by admin

The sap in my veins starts bubbling when some ignoramus like Billy Graham spouts nonsense that’s layered in irony thick enough to frost over the entire Statue of Liberty. On June 30 of 2009, you see, in one of his … Continue reading →

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Cancel Newsweek Subscription

Posted on June 9, 2009 by admin

Here’s the letter I wrote a few minutes ago to cancel my subscription to what was once a decent weekly news magazine: To Whom It May Concern: The new Newsweek is totally unreadable, and I want to cancel my subscription … Continue reading →

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How to Witness – Not

Posted on June 7, 2009 by admin

Minding my own business in the privacy of our humble abode, I was sectioning a grapefruit to eat this past Saturday morning about ten a.m. when suddenly our three dogs started barking as if a herd of squirrels had just … Continue reading →

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