I hope Donald doesn't lock up Smokey the Bear.

Global warming is here.

You can deny it like a lot of conservatives do, but it's impossible to deny these horrendous climatological catastrophes in recent years.

I don't trust super patriots, but the playing of Taps moves me to tears at military funerals.

The National Anthem doesn't do that.

Maybe, it's because it's played before almost every sporting event.

"Damn," I'm thinking, "I hope the Vikings don't blow it again. I'll have to sell our bedroom dresser!" or "I hope our 106 pounder doesn't get pinned."

I hate to spoil your day, but we'll all b...