A random walk with Gene

Putting things in historical perspective

Dec 19, 2013 at 11:01 am by topdog18

It is so easy for us to sink into the feeling that America (The United States of America, that is) is going downhill at an increasingly rapid rate. Opinions about our Pr.... Read More

Football and finances

Nov 21, 2013 at 11:02 am by topdog18

College football has hit a fever pitch here. The Auburn-Alabama game is coming up and best I can tell all gloves are off, at least for the fans. And in this part of the.... Read More

What a week

Oct 24, 2013 at 11:02 am by topdog18

What a week – politics, football and kids. Three subjects we can really get hyped up about. So looking at politics first, my belief is that the Republican House passed.... Read More

On the road again

May 23, 2013 at 11:01 am by admin

Kathy and I have been on the road the last three weekends. It's nice to be at home for a change. But traveling on our own (no company credit card, etc.), we got a new a.... Read More

Mourning the one that was lost

May 23, 2013 at 11:01 am by admin

Losing a pet is hard, even if you have several, and we have several. This particular one (Willie) started life in trouble, being injured by another animal. His right rea.... Read More