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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

DENNIS PATRICK: ST. PATRICK SHOULD HAVE WRITTEN LIMERICKS

March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb, or so the saying goes. In mid-March, the last month of winter, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Although never…...

Wednesday, March 06, 2024

DENNIS PATRICK: FAKE NEWS BRANDING MAY NOT WORK

Speeding headlong toward campaign season brings citizens face-to-face with the prevalence of “fake news.” Many media types and internet gurus desire to sway an election. What is fake news and…...

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

DENNIS PATRICK: LAWFARE

What is “lawfare?” Who has a clue? In a word, consider lawfare a form of political combat. The term is a blend of “law” and “warfare.” One definition would be…...

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

DENNIS PATRICK: A LEGEND IN HIS OWN MIND

President Joe Biden stands as a legend in his own mind. The phrase “a legend in his own mind” humorously describes a person who believes they are of greater importance…...

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

DENNIS PATRICK: BLACK HISTORY MONTH SIDE NOTE

Black History Month merits mention. We are halfway through February and the media falderal going with Black History Month just does not seem prevalent this year. I call upon the…...

Thursday, February 08, 2024

DENNIS PATRICK: FEBRUARY IS FOR LOVERS

It is that time of year again and Valentine’s Day fast approaches! What is a lover to do when ingenuity strives to meet expectations? Whether the man pursues the woman,…...

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

DENNIS PATRICK: WEF DANGER TO DEMOCRACY

What is Davos? Where is Davos? What is Davos all about? Davos is a Swiss Alpine resort town in the canton of Graubünden. It is in the Rhaetian Alps with…...

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

DENNIS PATRICK: WHO WILL FIGHT FOR AMERICA?

Something inside the US military’s recruitment system has clearly failed. Not only have recruiting goals been missed, but there has also been a failure to recruit successfully among the nation’s…...

Thursday, January 18, 2024

DENNIS PATRICK: ACRONYMS—FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE

When playing with words, the rich English language lends itself to great versatility. Appropriate use of the language can be fun and rewarding ranging all the way to the serious…...

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

DENNIS PATRICK: DEMOCRATS—CARTELS’ NEW BEST FRIEND #3

Illegal immigration. This old topic drags on with no end in sight. The Passing Scene has touched on this subject over the years. Since taking office, Biden halted construction of…...

Wednesday, January 03, 2024

DENNIS PATRICK: HISTORY HAS BEEN HERE A LONG, LONG TIME

Human interest stories always sell. Often, at the transition of the year, local newspapers carry stories recounting events from times past. Retrieved from dusty archives are scraps and tidbits of…...

Thursday, December 28, 2023

DENNIS PATRICK: FAREWELL 2023

At the closing of the year families and friends tie together the loose ends of time in a spirit of camaraderie. Many people around the world bid farewell to the…...

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

DENNIS PATRICK: CHRISTMAS FOR EVER

Christmas! The season marches on with an unrelenting cadence. Please, back away from the hubbub and take time, make time, to reflect on the Life of the celebration. A story,…...

Wednesday, December 06, 2023

DENNIS PATRICK: HOLIDAY DRINKING – HANDLE WITH CARE

Alcohol consumption during the Holiday Season climbs precipitously from Thanksgiving through New Years. Office parties, house parties, bars, and lounges afford ample opportunity to imbibe. At the risk of being…...

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

DENNIS PATRICK: FBI NAILED IT – SORT OF

FBI Director Christopher Wray recently suggested that threats of terrorist attacks in the United States have been raised to a new high. Wray spoke before the Senate Homeland Security and…...

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

DENNIS PATRICK: THANKSGIVING – THEN AND NOW

An offering from the past reflects the challenge of today. Thanksgiving proposes a time to reflect with a heart full of gratitude on the blessings given by the Almighty. A…...

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

DENNIS PATRICK: CULTURAL FIASCO IN-THE-MAKING: RANKED CHOICE VOTING

Want to hear about the next cultural fiasco in-the-making? Read on. Spoiler alert! Save this page for future reference. Activists have advocated for adoption of ranked choice voting (RCV), a…...

Wednesday, November 08, 2023

DENNIS PATRICK: VETS DAY 2023

The first topic of conversation when two vets meet for the first time usually involves their shared military experiences. Beyond that, some choose to bind themselves in veterans’ organizations. What…...

Thursday, November 02, 2023

DENNIS PATRICK: ALL HAIL ZUCCHINI

In many small towns around the USA people feel safe and secure. Often, they do not lock their cars and doors. Nowadays they might think twice. No. Not because of…...

Thursday, October 26, 2023

DENNIS PATRICK: HALLOWEEN CAT

Halloween kicks off the Holiday Season. It sings a prelude to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. When the bright blue days of early autumn give way to cooler nights with…...

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

DENNIS PATRICK: MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

Here we go again. Middle East turmoil never ceases. Set the scene by asking questions. Does anyone know who the players are? Who are the Israelis, who are the Palestinians,…...

Thursday, October 12, 2023

DENNIS PATRICK: AMERICA’S SUMMER OF DISCONTENT

America was no happy place in the Summer of ’23. Count the ways: immigrant invasion, inflation, rising crime, weak economy, billions of dollars for an unwelcome war in Ukraine, depleted…...

Monday, October 09, 2023

DENNIS PATRICk: CHURCH SHOOTINGS

Times are changing in oh so many ways -- technologically, economically, educationally. Change imposes itself so fast that keeping up with the changes becomes impossible. One of the most evident…...

Wednesday, October 04, 2023

DENNIS PATRICK: AMERICAN POLICE STATE?

What is a police state? Wikipedia describes it as “a state whose government institutions exercise an extreme level of control over civil society and liberties. There is typically little or…...

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

DENNIS PATRICK: A NEW SCHOOL YEAR

Dear Student, With summer over, a new school year begins. Blessings to you and your studies in this new adventure. As many of you may be aware, “education” is one…...

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

DENNIS PATRICK: A DELIBERATE WAY OF THINKING

Problem solving need not be difficult. Some people refer to a deliberate way of thinking as “thinking ahead.” My mom called it “thinking past the end of your nose.” I…...

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

DENNIS PATRICK: EXISTENTIALISM, ANYONE?

“Existential” recently became the latest buzzword casually thrown around in the media. “Existential” this and “existential” that. Use of this highfalutin jargon begs the question, “Does the speaker know what…...

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

DENNIS PATRICK: CULTURAL METAMORPHOSIS

As happens annually to each of us, I had a birthday last week. This was a quiet affair with family and friends in attendance, some wondering how I made it…...

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

DENNIS PATRICK: AUTHORITARIAN AMERICA?

Ask any American what they value most about the US and they would likely reply with one word: “freedom.” This would be the freedom to live as one pleases without…...

Wednesday, August 09, 2023

DENNIS PATRICK: DEATH OF CIVILITY

Old school civility has expired. What better place to observe societal rancor than from the top down. Starting with our political leaders in their decision-making schemes and amplified through the…...

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