Dateline Dayton – After the mass killings in Las Vegas, what goes through a person’s mind that makes him want to do this? Guns do not kill. People do. If you want to outlaw guns, we need to outlaw everything else that kills, such as rocks, slingshots, bows and arrows, automobiles, motorcycles, even medicine. People kill. I do not own … Read More
Looking Back on Our 55 Years Together
Dateline Dayton – Last Friday was Sept. 1, and I can’t believe how time whizzes past us. Pauline and I are celebrating our 55th wedding anniversary. I clearly remember all of the details — asking for her hand in marriage and she said no. A few days later, I asked if she could change her mind, which I gladly allowed. … Read More
NFL Players Should Stand up, Not Retreat
Mike Hennessey
It is obvious the National Football League never is going to get it right and exert control over its players. If you work for a business, you are expected to follow the rules of the company. Not, however, in the NFL When players refused to stand at attention for the National Anthem, it is a disgrace. The problem is growing … Read More
May I Tell You a Moving Story?
Mike Hennessey
Dateline Dayton — When our granddaughter Heather moved here in May, the agreement she had with her mother was that she would get her own place. Darlene was ready for her to start looking as soon as she arrived. I pointed out that she would have a hard time finding an apartment without first landing a job. Heather started her … Read More
I Was So Disappointed
Mike Hennessey
Dateline Dayton — The Dayton Dragons baseball team is not doing well in the second half of the season. In last place, the Dragons have a record of 35 losses and 14 wins. Even though they are not playing well, it’s still enjoyable to attend their games. Jose Siri has added to the excitement by hitting safely in 39 consecutive … Read More
Reacting When My Wife Has Alzheimer’s
Dateline Dayton — Some time ago I shared with you that my wife Pauline had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She has been on medication ever since. I question whether it is helping. We are told the caregiver does not recognize the benefits of the medication. Nevertheless my feeling stands. I recognize no medication today will bring a cure. We were … Read More
Clothes(d) Topic Wears Thin
Mike Hennessey
Dateline Dayton — Are we returning to the Wild West? Gun violence is out of hand. In the Wild West, at least judging by Westerns from my childhood, it was Good Guys vs. Bad Guys. Now many innocent bystanders are being shot. They are in the wrong place at the wrong time even if it is in their own rom … Read More
Now About This Pain
Mike Hennessey
Dateline Dayton — A few week ago I had my semi-annual doctor visit. He asked the normal questions. However, I asked about having another stress test. It had been some time since my previous one. Occasional chest pain has become more prevalent. Dr. Brad thought it might be a good idea. He said it will probably show nothing. I told … Read More
Oh, Shoot, This Cannot Go on
Dateline Dayton – Earlier I told you about a wrong-way driver killed on Interstate 75, when he hit a tanker truck, causing a major explosion and fire that closed the roadway for days. An autopsy showed alcohol and drugs in his system. Doesn’t surprise me. Many drive drunk and the drug situation will probably get worse, when the marijuana growing … Read More
The Right Way to Celebrate the 4th
Mike Hennessey
Dateline Dayton — Since our granddaughter’s boyfriend was here from Michigan, we started celebrating the 4th of July on Monday evening, after I got home from work. Pauline and I were joined by our daughters, Darlene and Lisa, family members, our son Chris, and Heather’s boyfriend Kyle. We fixed hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill. Along with chips, potato … Read More