Picture the weather that we've had the last few days.

Heavy amounts of rain, 40 plus mile an hour winds.

It isn't until something happens to us, or friends of ours, that you put some things into proper perspective.

I'm lucky. I have a great family: a beautiful, caring wife and two beautiful and thoughtful children.

For me, that's about all that I need in life. Toys don't really matter that much to me (although at one point in my ... << MORE >>

I usually don't agree with Andy Rooney, but I do on this point: ... ... << MORE >>

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Obama is a Socialist!

Or so we keep being told.

After all, during his campaign, he spoke of the need to engage in the “redistribution of wealth”. Remember Joe the Plumber?

But what about Ronald Reagan?

There is no way that I can change the rabid opinions of those who are dead set to see the current President fail.
But there has to come a point where facts outweigh belief.
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Dear Readers:

DOES THE FIRST AMENDMENT APPLY  IN SOUTHBRIDGE?

Today's Southbridge Evening News is carrying a story that I am facing a criminal harassment charge.

The online version reports, “Town Council Vice Chairman Albert D. Vecchia Jr. said Wednesday the complaint involves him, specifically that Martinek was pretending to be the councilor on the Internet.”

Apparently Al didn’t appreciate the “AppleVechia” tweets.

Anyone who can read should know what SATIRE is.

Anyone who ...

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I'm having a major brain cramp, and need some help. ... ... << MORE >>

Yes, folks, for the last time, WE ARE BACK!

Unlike the season on Dallas, when Bobby Ewing realized it was all a dream, well, the last two weeks has been that way for all of us.

So, forgive me for acting like I took the small bus to school.

Funny thing about our Constitution, it's alive and well, I'm glad to report.

So, over the next few days, ... << MORE >>

Or not.

Yes, let them speak, while you've got your foot on their throat!

Maybe this slogan is worth revisiting, as a better alternative? ... << MORE >>

For a very, very "special" person.

Enjoy! ... ... << MORE >>

As one reader mentioned earlier today, the last two weeks has been like trying to keep up with Lost.

Confusing, but I aim to correct that.

Good news is that most of our readers are back in full.

So now, I want to ask you all a favor: ... ... << MORE >>

Enjoy! ... ... << MORE >>