Summer is coming, and gas prices have been hotter than the weather. The national average per gallon at the pump is the highest it has ever been at $4.56, which thankfully is 57 cents higher than the gas station nearest me as I write this. Nonetheless, that average has gone up 44 cents in the past month and $1.69 since last year, according to the Associated Press...

It is at this time during the spring when there comes an observance that is highly important to the American public — Memorial Day, which arrives next Monday. This special day is designated basically to honor those who died for their country in military action of one of our nation’s conflicts. At the same time people choose to honor those who served, could have been wounded in their service, or those who were among the more fortunate and came out of one of the wars unscathed...

People need to be fair and acknowledge the traits of their dogs, because, remember — they are man’s best friend. In my adult years, my preferences had switched from a Pointer preference, because that was the one available, to that of English Setters, which in my opinion are among the most loving breeds of animals on this earth...

My wife is on a Teen Mom 2 kick. It happens once or twice a year, and I tolerate the show because hey, happy wife, happy life, right? In her latest binge session over last weekend, I heard through my peripherals that one of the stars of the show, Jenelle Evans, recently had an abortion...