Pogue Man

  My wife and daughter both watch every reality show out there. I thought it was ridiculous, but that was the TV they enjoyed. So who am I to judge? The reality show "Chrisley Knows Best" was one of their favorites, and while I was in the room, I sometimes watched along. In 2022, Todd and Julie Chrisley were found guilty of tax evasion and fraud. Without knowing the full story, I automatically thought they were guilty without question. During the past 3 years, I started to learn of the similarities between Chrisley's trial and President Donald Trump's New York fraud trial in March of 2024, it was apparent the Democrats were weaponizing the legal system in liberal states and with liberal judges and prosecutors. Under the Obama and Biden administrations, the court system underwent changes that favored the liberal left.  Savannah Chrisley did an interview with Laura Trump on Fox News that defined the Reality show as a scripted comedy, which is no big deal. People enjoyed...

As human beings, we easily get distracted by events and lose focus on our objectives. School kids daydream, pass notes, and engage in mischief, while adults have lengthy watercooler conversations instead of being productive. The concept of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was introduced by British Pediatrician Sir George Frederic Still in 1902. Later, medications like Ritalin and Concerta were developed to treat ADHD. Interestingly, biblical figures exhibited ADHD-like behaviors. For example: King Solomon's many concubines and idolatrous worship distracted him from his duties (1 Kings 11:1-13). King David's affair with Bathsheba led him to orchestrate her husband's death (2 Samuel). Peter's focus wavered while walking on water towards Jesus, causing him to sink (Matthew 14:22-33). Martha's priorities were misplaced as she focused on household tasks instead of listening to Jesus (Luke 10:40). However, a more modern distraction has taken hold: smartphon...

James Comey's Instagram post featuring seashells arranged to spell "86 47" has sparked intense debate and speculation. According to Merriam-Webster, "86" is slang for "reject," "throw out," or "get rid of," and some interpret it as "to kill" in certain contexts. Given that Donald Trump is the 47th President of the United States, many believe Comey's post was a veiled threat or call to action against the President ¹. Comey claims he didn't realize the numbers would be associated with violence and thought the shell formation was just a political message. He stated, "I didn't realize some folks associate those numbers with violence. It never occurred to me, but I oppose violence of any kind, so I took the post down". However, this explanation hasn't convinced many, including Trump himself, who believes Comey "knew exactly what it meant" and was calling for his assassination ² ¹. The controv...

On January 1st, I retired from work. Now, halfway through my fifth month, I find myself wondering if I made the right decision. My original plan was to pick up a part-time job—something low-paying so it wouldn’t impact my Social Security benefits. But life had other plans. Shortly after retiring, my mother fell ill. It took me three long, stressful months to get her placed in a nursing home. I didn’t have Power of Attorney, so I had to involve Adult Protective Services (APS). The process was messy and emotionally draining. My anxiety was through the roof. (I’ll share more about that in another blog post.) These days, I spend more time reading the Bible and getting involved in church activities, which helps keep me grounded. Still, being home alone can stir up anxiety and stress, especially when your mind drifts to all the problems waiting to be solved. Thankfully, I’ve found a few escapes. I make good use of my Cedar Point and Kalahari season passes, often enjoying them with family. I’...