A driving point from a reader

November 15, 2014

One of our readers asked that  we write a post about a common driving problem.

Her concern is the number of people who zip over in front of an 18 wheeler denying the truck the space it requires to stop safely.

To add insult to injury it is the driver of the truck that will get a ticket if the truck cannot be stopped quickly and a collision occurs.

The reader asked that we remind everyone that it can take a long time for a truck to stop.

Common courtesy should enter into the discussion also.

We deserve better

Brutus

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Fungus springing up on the freeway

November 12, 2014

Some business visitors that came in from out of town last week pushed me over the edge regarding the objects that have been placed on I-10 near the airport exit.

We are told that those things are art.

Not being a qualified art critic, I have chosen to remain silent about them.

The out of town visitors were amused at our folly.  They said that the objects were “ridiculous” and “ugly”.  One commented that El Paso must have a lot of money if it can spend it on things like that.

Of the locals I have spoken with I have not found a single person who liked what they saw.

Someone told me once that art is neither good nor bad — that the purpose is to evoke emotion in the viewer.  That seems to me to be a platitude justifying failure.

However, if evoking emotion is the goal of art then these pieces are successful.

We deserve better

Brutus

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The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month

November 11, 2014

Today we pause to recognize the sacrifices of our veterans.

I heard something like this the other day:  “We are the land of the free because of the brave”.

Take the time to recognize the veterans in your life.  My favorite one is 90 years old.

Brutus

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Please vote

November 4, 2014

This is a good day.

We get to vote!

We deserve better and here is a chance to make it happen

Brutus

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Mysterious phenomenon

October 27, 2014

We re all enjoying a mysterious phenomenon.

Whenever a national election is near the price of gasoline drops.

I guess we should be thankful.

We deserve better

Brutus

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