Introduction

Well, I've finally given in and am blogging. For the short version, read the info header.
I'm not really looking for thousands of followers; I'm just writing down my musings about politics, social issues, current events, and pop culture.

Whenever I hear about something on a news source, or even an "news" source, that makes me want to say something, I'll put it here. If anybody sees it, maybe I can make some folks think a little differently.

Let's get some demographic things out of the way first.
I am a white male.
I teach public school in the USA.
I'm married for several decades, and have no intention of losing her.
We have adopted internationally, and our daughter is the joy of our life.
I am of no religion, though I do believe in spirituality, "weird stuff" and God. (Why that is, I may get into at some point, if I feel it's relevant, or if someone asks, politely.)

I'll try to be courteous and at least civil. It's not my way to attack people who disagree with me; I do make an attempt to understand where they're coming from. That said, there are certain viewpoints I've tried and tried to understand, and I just can't.