Horrible news from Washington state: The numbers of deaths in the mudslide massacre continues to rise..  I was struck this morning when I heard emergency management officials from the area adamantly say that residents knew the threat of mudslides. That’s fine, and most likely factual. But let’s wait until we count all the bodies before we start … Read more

Uncle Ted in the land of Hatchy Milatchy.. the best of yesterday

You may not have heard of UNCLE TED, but if you were or are from East Pennsylvania you saw him and may have some fond memories.. He is from Wilkes-Barre, PA. He hosted UNCLE TED’S GHOUL SCHOOL from 1974 through 1982.. he also hosted UNCLE TED’S MONSTERMANIA from 1984 through the 1990s–this was the one … Read moreUncle Ted in the land of Hatchy Milatchy.. the best of yesterday

WASHINGTON POST must read: Sinkhole of bureaucracy

There’s an old mine in Pennsylvania where the U.S. processes federal retirements. By hand. On paper. In 2014. You need to read this story for yourself.. it’s about a federal government office in Boyers, PA, employing about 600 or so people. That isn’t the weird part–though if you’ve ever been to Boyers you may think … Read moreWASHINGTON POST must read: Sinkhole of bureaucracy