Hello East Portland: I am deeply disturbed. Just a day or two before his impeachment vote, the President appeared at the “March for Life” anti-abortion rally. (Think Religious Right). I saw a clip on tv with him talking about how much he supports the viewpoint of the pro-lifers and all life is sacred. If the …
Yang could not keep up financially. He would make a great Director of the Small Business Administration! “Humanity First” and MATH were Mr. Yang’s campaign slogans. MATH= Make America Think Harder. That message still applies, America. Mark — Thank you for your incredible support these past months. You all have uplifted me and inspired …
I clipped the following quote and it sat on my dresser for a short while. I cannot remember the source and I do not recall the writer. “But what I find most abhorrent about lawyers is how they play games, use word tricks, set traps, are not so much after justice as after winning, outfoxing …
We started the week with the Iowa caucus. More like, Io-what??? Technological problems led to chaos and embarrassment, and state officials apologized for not being able to call a winner. With Biden sliding toward Styx, billionaire Michael Bloomberg could capture a prominent spot as a moderate. Then on Tuesday President Trump delivered his State of …
More From the Yang Gang: Presidential candidate Andrew Yang recently yukked it up with Bill Maher on HBO before an enthusiastic crowd: During the intro, you see Mr. Yang’s book, The War on Normal People. A signature issue in Mr. Yang’s campaign is a basic income guarantee. I have been a member of the Basic …
The Eurovision Song Contest (Eurovision) started in 1956. Eurovision is an international song competition held primarily among the member countries of the “European Broadcasting Union.” Each participating country submits an original song to be performed on live television and radio, then votes are cast for the other countries’ songs to determine the winner. At least …
My Alma Mater, North Park University (Chicago, IL), used to be a national powerhouse in Division III (non-scholarship) men’s basketball. North Park won national championships in 1978, 1979, 1980, 1985, and 1987. The hoops’ team fell on very hard times after the release of the head coach who guided the Viking ship to the last …
I’ve been thinking about lyrics to a song or an album that fits the current state of the nation with its new president. Like other politicians, Donald Trump made some bold pledges and promises on the campaign trail. He promised the return of manufacturing jobs to “Make America Great Again.” He wanted to tear up …
From Church Pew to Daley Plaza, the Tragic Descent of Chicago’s Troubled “Sign Guy” by Mark Erickson
This is a sad story about life and mental illness in the great city of Chicago. Approximately 15 years ago, Pastor Arthur A. R. Nelson invited an Iranian immigrant, Farhad Khoiee-Abbasi, to worship at North Park Covenant Church, located in Chicago, Illinois. Farhad, an engineer by training, became a Christian and an active church member. …