Political Musings in the Middle of August
Today is the start of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. As it currently looks, the Harris-Walz campaign has grabbed the...
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Kevin Schwarm
- Jul 27
- 4 min
JD Vance Quiz
Donald Trump selected JD Vance as his running mate on the Republican Presidential ticket. This quiz will help to better understand Vance.
Kevin Schwarm
- Jul 18
- 5 min
Crazy Times in America?
There's so much going on recently with the assassination attempt of Donald Trump, Biden's terrible performance in his debate with Donald...
Kevin Schwarm
- Jul 2
- 4 min
Joe Must Go
Joe must go, President Biden no longer has the physical and mental ability to do the job as president. New democratic blood is needed.
Kevin Schwarm
- Jun 23
- 8 min
Are These Two Former Leaders More Similar or Dissimilar?
My wife and I have been watching the show on Netflix about the regime in Nazi Germany, called "Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial." This...
Kevin Schwarm
- Jun 9
- 7 min
The State of the Union in June 2024 - Part II
(Part II) (Con't) I had an opportunity to spend a few hours with a friend at a café. He's independent-minded and tries to evaluate...
Kevin Schwarm
- Jun 2
- 6 min
The State of the Union in June 2024 - Part I
The State of the Union in June 2024. A honest and objective look at the accomplishments and struggles of the Biden administration so far.
Kevin Schwarm
- May 20
- 5 min
Would I Miss the NBA on TNT?
It was reported recently that NBC had offered the National Basketball Association $2.5 billion to steal the rights from TNT. For the last...
Kevin Schwarm
- May 8
- 5 min
The Greatest NBA player of All Time? It Depends...
I'll publicly admit that I watch NBA basketball. I'm an old white guy, so it's unusual for someone in my demographic to pay the NBA so...
Kevin Schwarm
- Apr 23
- 6 min
Olive Picking in Crete
Writer's Note: This story occurred many years ago and is part of the memoir I'm putting together about my early years. Athens and Crete...
Kevin Schwarm
- Mar 26
- 6 min
Machiavellian Mitch? (Satire)
Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history, announced on February 28, 2024, that he would resign in November. He has...
Kevin Schwarm
- Mar 6
- 7 min
The Accountability of Economists: Do They Bear Responsibility for Predictions?
We are well into 2024, and I realize the U.S. Economy has not had a recession over the last three years, which made me wonder. What about...
Kevin Schwarm
- Jan 22
- 5 min
Top 5 Protein Bars at Costco?
10 Best & Worst Protein Bars at Costco, According to Dietitians (EatThis.com) I've always been interested in objectively evaluating...
Kevin Schwarm
- Jan 10
- 4 min
Zoetry Resort, Punta Cana, Dominician Republic
In early December, my wife and I booked a 6-day resort stay in the Dominican Republic at the Zoetry Resort, Punta Cana. It was booked...
Kevin Schwarm
- Dec 30, 2023
- 4 min
How to Avoid Being Killed on a Bicycle
I'm an experienced bicyclist who has been cycling since I was 6 or 7. Admittedly, I don't cycle as much as I used to as I'm in a...
Kevin Schwarm
- Dec 19, 2023
- 6 min
What's the Best Way for Europe to Handle its Current Immigration Challenges?
Over the 10-15 years in many parts of Europe, tens of thousands of migrants fleeing poverty, military conflicts, oppression, and abuse...
Kevin Schwarm
- Nov 19, 2023
- 5 min
A New Tipping Trend in the US?
In his article in the NY Times on 11/15/23, Peter Coy claims that changes in tipping technology and customs have shifted the balance of...
Kevin Schwarm
- Nov 7, 2023
- 6 min
Driving from Chicago to Tampa
Over the last 30 years, I've driven many times from the Midwest to Florida, half the time making the trip in one day. Because of this...
Kevin Schwarm
- Oct 28, 2023
- 4 min
A Serious Romance? - Taylor & Travis
Those who are into pop culture or follow the National Football League know Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are dating. Taylor, an icon amid...
Kevin Schwarm
- Oct 13, 2023
- 5 min
Will there ever be Peace in the Middle East?
On Saturday, October 7th, 2023, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel. This atrocious attack was done toward mainly innocent Israeli...
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