We live in an age of unprecedented freedom of expression. Despite lingering pockets of prejudice and repression, the majority of us consider ourselves to be reasonably open-minded, and this has allowed tremendous latitude among those who previously felt the need … Continue reading
Mike Pontillo
Some years ago, I was diagnosed with adult-onset diabetes. It’s one of the trendy diseases, increasing in popularity every year as our crappy eating habits and sedentary lifestyle catch up with us. It’s also a family legacy, one of the … Continue reading
History. We made history. My Republican friends are no doubt in a foul mood right now, so I want to speak directly to them. Democrats, you may leave the room. ______________________________ force break Hello there. I know you think I’m … Continue reading
I’m celebrating a couple of anniversaries this week, and I’d like to invite you to join me. First off, believe it or not, Sunday marks the fifth anniversary of Mike’s Circular File. My web-based bully pulpit went online on October … Continue reading
Image adapted from www.matthewoverton.com I’m a Cub fan. Being a Cub fan has its privileges. Among them are suffering, humiliation, and heartbreak. This year, the pain was almost exquisite. The Cubs finished the regular season with 97 wins, only to … Continue reading