My father lived with a physical handicap.

But limitations were simply not part of his rap.

It seemed to me that other dads were different

And my dad was rarely if ever vociferant.

But bless Ali Stroker and her mellifluous voice,

For helping more people have more choice.

I mean wow… For sure it’s a difficult issue.

But the discussion needs connective tissue.

What Alabama is doing is totally nuts.

For a thoughtful opinion they’re making cuts.

Who is being served by this vulgar display?

Everyone loses as we watch reason decay.

Can’t say it comes as much of a surprise
That Mitt Romney would at least roll his eyes
And may not give Trump his endorsement
Though we’ll have to see about enforcement.
Romney is as opportunistic as they come…
Remember Sec’y of State? That was just plain dumb.

If you want a refreshing political view

It’s well worth having a look or two

At Seth Moulton, who takes it on the chin

To make America better than it’s ever been.

He leads our nation in the quest for a remedy,

So that we’re no better friend, and no worse enemy.

Whenever the times are particularly bad,

When I’m overworked, misunderstood or sad,

I think about storming a D-Day beach

And going “once more unto the breach.”

Quite suddenly my woes seem rather small.

In fact, they rarely are any trouble at all.

It’s bad enough, a roommate you choose…

You have to deal with their crazy views,

And often they’re late on paying their share

Or they act in ways that simply aren’t fair.

But THIS, good lord, is another level!

“Play song list for a dance with the devil.”

Here is yet another very bad sign

For we who write and otherwise opine

About the state of affairs in our world.

It would appear that as AI is unfurled

Our jobs will be taken by a canny robot.

It’s already happening, in fact quite a lot!

I don’t know if the data supports it,

But if their family or police reports it –

That someone is talking about a killing –

You’d think everyone would be willing

To have that person’s guns removed

So long as due process is also approved.

So the White House did decide

That it would be better to hide

The Navy Destroyer John McCain

Instead of inflicting so much pain

On the fragile ego of our Prez.

And that’s not cool, the Pentagon says.

Hats off again to Burger King,

Which continues to do a very good thing.

Bullying sucks and they’ve taken a stand

Showing how many people don’t lend a hand.

Only 12% helped the young kid.

Of course, the piece itself is a bully-ish vid…