While it would make sense that, during wars populations decrease, that doesn't happen in aggressor nations.
An Epstein-Class War Thing
The Untold Story of Davenport’s Original Residents
Reflecting a mindset of 21st century civility and an end to its racist past, they made themselves accountable for the history that was not left behind but still around, impacting the quality of life of their residents.
Davenport Missing Some History?
After working three years at the Davenport Historical Society and years of research and writing about Davenport via my blog, I have come to a different interpretation of the City of Davenport’s history than the one being told.
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Russia
You should know by now that the reason why Russians drink so heavily ... Putin. You should know by now, too, that the reason the USA is in such dire straights ... Trumpstein.
Grady Judd’s hyperbole and hypocrisy over Minnesota protest
In The Ledger today! My letter to the editor. In a YouTube video entitled Worshipping peacefully (01/20/26), Polk County sheriff Grady Judd preached again in a government-issued uniform while in a church. This time, however, he did it while spouting one big lie, one from which anyone who is not a Christian might suffer consequences.... Continue Reading →
Davenport Politics: The Secrets Behind the Non-Election
It's official. Once again, there will be no elections to our Board of Commissioners for Davenport voters. Our next mayor will be one who's never faced another contestant in a city of over 22,000.
Winter Haven Homeless Attacked with Warning by State
Solution: Treat the homeless like the human beings that they in fact are.
The Rise of Corporate Homeownership in Davenport
In 2025, there were 1,818 LLC- and corporate-owned homes in the City of Davenport, specifically in zip 33837.
Celebrating Inclusivity: Yuletide vs. Christmas
Lest we forget our past, the one before Jesus, we must remember it again, every winter solstice, even if for a few seconds.
Commissioner Putz Writes Again
Fort Meade, Florida, data center to prove it produces lots of consumption, heavy investment, few jobs, and lots of empty hallways.
Virginia’s Monumental Impact
As an adult, I know it’s right to run, but as a kid who had been through what I’d been through in my life already, I guess the last thought that I had was, “Well, this is what life’s about." ~Virginia Roberts Giuffre
Jack in the Monkey Puzzle
This is a story I wrote in 2017 -- sort a true, sort a fiction -- about a tree I once knew, one alight with vultures. Enjoy & Happy Halloween!
