Book Review: Go Ask Alice by Anonymous

 The previous post dealt with a banned books list I found somewhere. Such lists intrigue me, and I started looking for banned books that I hadn't read - and found one. Well, more than one, but here's a starting point.

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Read Any Good Books Lately?

Well, I'm back. Those of you optimistically hoping for an announcement of my untimely demise or incarceration can pour two fingers and celebrate, one way or another. Actually, I've been in a bit of a writing slump and just didn't care to get off my lazy ass and write something.

Abigail Zwerner Shot by a Six Year Old Student

I wanted to wait for things to cool off before I posted this one, mainly because I'm looking for real answers instead of the emotional responses that were provoked after it happened.

From Wikipedia, because this is old news and by now Wikipedia is as good as anything else. The quotes have been edited by yours truly for clarity, accuracy, and brevity.

On January 6, 2023, the American school teacher Abby Zwerner was shot by a six-year-old male student at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia.

Happy Thanksgiving!

This is the obligatory Happy Thanksgiving post for 2025.

Happy Thanksgiving!

See?

I'm having Thanksgiving dinner with Big Mike, and will be bringing two dishes; Ginger Glazed Carrots and Scalloped Oysters. My dear old mother used to make the glazed carrots every once in a while, and they are quite nice. As for the oysters, my paternal grandmother loved them and provided a large dish twice a year - Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Years later, as we had Thanksgiving at our house, my mother refused to make the oysters due to the cost. Shucked oysters aren't exactly free. People complained, so mom compromised and made a tiny amount - not nearly enough.

Eventually things returned to normal, but only after a lot of argument. So, have a great thanksgiving holiday, eat too much, drink just enough so that you don't have to drive anywhere (they're getting serious about that drunk driving business these days), and don't forget to argue over politics.

Connor Grubb, Ta'Kiya Young, and Justice

 I've been watching this one ever since it happened. Officer Connor Grubb and Sgt. Erik Moynihan confronted shoplifter Ta'Kiya Young (guess the race) in a Kroger parking lot where she was parked. Officer Moynihan stood at the driver's side window and ordered Young to shut off the engine and step out of the car, while Officer Connor Grubb stood in front of Young's Lexus to prevent her departure. After a brief exchange of profane orders and refusals, shoplifter Ta'Kiya Young started to drive off, striking officer Grubb with her car. Officer Grubb was struck by the Lexus and ended up sprawled across the hood with his pistol out. Officer Grubb fired a single shot, killing shoplifter Ta'Kiya Young and ultimately her unborn child.

Instead of that being the end of the matter, that was the beginning. I have a real problem with this, and those of you who want to know why can keep reading with the usual caveat - thin skinned special little snowflakes can go watch CNN or something.

Restaurant Review: Texas de Brazil

Texas de Brazil - Columbus
4040 Easton Station
Suite E 105
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 470-5900
https://texasdebrazil.com/

Hours
Monday - Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM; 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday:   11:00 AM - 2:00 PM; 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:   12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Texas de Brazil is advertised as an Upscale Brazilian eatery featuring all-you-can-eat grilled meat carved tableside & a salad bar. As usual, your mileage may vary and the sleeves will ride up with wear.

November 4th Election

For my sins I live in Columbus, Ohio, which sits in self-proclaimed splendor in the middle of Franklin County, which is in the middle of the great State of Ohio. Or so I'm told.

The city of Columbus is run by a group of Democrats who are so incompetent that with just a little more effort, the place will look and feel like Los Angeles, California. We've got an election coming up on November 4th, and all the offices are uncontested. There's not a Republican to be found anywhere. What's worse is the property tax situation, which I'll describe below.

Keep reading as you like.

Gun Shows and Private Sales

 Where've you been Jack?

I've been away. No, not that kind of away Glen Filthie, and I'll thank you in advance for not making obscene noises during this impromptu apologue. I went to Sylvania, Ohio to visit my brother California Dave, who is staying at his dear old mother's condominium while she's someplace in Pennsylvania. I arrived on Wednesday, October 8^th, 2025. Although many pointless and annoying deeds were done during my visit, the main event was the gun show on Saturday.

Keep reading as it amuses you to do so, but I must warn you that if you're a freedom hating liberal of any stripe, go read the fiction on CNN. You'll be happier and you won't find me or anyone like me on CNN - I don't read CNN for the same reasons I don't drink water from the toilet.

Happy Birthday!

Today is my birthday. I was born on October 2^nd, 1952 (a Thursday) at around 6:00 AM. That makes me 73 years old today, and believe me when I say I can really feel it. This gettin' old business ain't for sissies.

Tonight I'm going out to dinner with my brother Big Mike. His birthday is on the fifth, which is highly appropriate. 

At my age I suppose I should pontificate a bit, and so I shall. I've watched civilization in the U.S. change from the late 1950s through the turn of the century up through today, and I've seen things I never thought I'd see. I stay away from crowds and downtown events because of the very real possibility that a riot or shooting or both might break out. I grew up without helicopter parents or a readily available phone. I got vaccinated for polio, and that was that.

There's more, but I'm tired of writing. Have a great day and thanks for reading!

Lost, Found, and Returned

On Friday, 9/26/2025, I was over at the local liquor store buying a bottle of gin.