woody's world

So. The recall election is over in Wisconsin, and it is a Republican sweep, albeit a close one. To be sure, Republicans outspent Democra...

The world’s oceans cover 140 million square miles and have remained stable for most of human history. But in the last 30 years, man’s impact...

I was writing to a friend this morning and had occasion use the following: “Sometimes in nature you end up with a bluebird of happiness, and...

Theft Saturday 05 May 2012, 6:45 p.m. Owner of a local business reported that an  individual had asked to see a $70 necklace from dis...

Well, with the best of intentions, I had a quick look at some of my older essays. Then more, then more, and before I knew it I was back...

Remember the commandment that forbids coveting your neighbor’s ass or wife or other stuff? Sounds good, right? Who wants his ass anyway...

Was talking to a friend the other day and had a real epiphany about my mother. Really. For many years I have on occasion talked about her ...

In the last two days some really interesting things have happened, any one of which could promote great change, but taken together ar...

"Carolina passes the marriage amendment and Lugar loses. We are rotting from the inside out. And the world is laughing at us to boot...