Tag Archives: hope

The Flying Hope Monkeys

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Allison Gill of Mueller She Wrote and Simon Rosenberg of Hopium Chronicles are two of the best people to follow on the internet. Allison was a guest on Simon’s podcast this weekend.  You’ll learn where the name Hopium Chronicles originated, … Continue reading →

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If You’re Not Feeling Particularly Festive Right Now

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Trish Nelson

“We are in the season of hope and goodwill.. but many are suffering with information poisoning.”

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Hope

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Dave Bradley

Perhaps one of the most lasting icons of the 2008 presidential election was the poster down by Shepard Fairey of Barack Obama looking out with the word “HOPE” at the bottom of the poster. Everyone in the US and possibly … Continue reading →

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Biden Out Of The Gate Strong!

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Dave Bradley

This week has been enjoyable if for no other reason than to see Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden on the virtual stump making speeches that make sense and that point out that the Armageddon that his opponent predicts is already … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Memories

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Dave Bradley

It is hard to ignore the elephant in the room. In two months America will be on a new adventure reversing what was mostly a forward journey into the future. While the ship of state would sometimes shudder and lurch … Continue reading →

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Hope After The Fire

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Paul Deaton

Having inoculated myself early on to the possibility of Donald Trump winning Iowa’s six electoral votes, my reaction to his Nov. 8 victory in a close national election was more recoil than shock. “Expect Iowa to award its six electoral … Continue reading →

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Hoping For Rebirth

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Whether you are of a religious persuasion or not, Easter always offers a marking point in the spring time. Whether it is late or early, Easter is the unofficial beginning of spring and the planting season. Remember that Easter is … Continue reading →

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It Is Not All Dark

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Dave Bradley

This is one of those moments in history where things couldn’t look much darker. It seems like the arc of history is currently bending toward the forces against humanity. We have been here before and have survived. This time it seems … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2011 – To My Grandson

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Josh, Your Grandmother and I have lived many years. Your life is just beginning. As I look ahead for you, I hope fervently that America and mankind as a whole ends the greed and the unsubstantiated hate that once again … Continue reading →

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