Have you noticed the difference in the definitions used by Washington D.C. and those that are found in the dictionary? com·pro·mise [kom-pruh-mahyz] Show IPA noun,verb, -mised, -mis·ing. noun 1. a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; anagreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposingclaims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands. From this viewpoint, there are two different definitions coming out of D.C. Let’s take a look at these two definitions. Compromise according to Republicans- To hold out [...]
Some horses come out of the gate strong then fade quickly, while others stay strong throughout the race. When Rick Perry announced his run for the GOP presidential candidacy, he zoomed out of the gate, and at one point looked like he might be able to win the race. However, Perry seemed to lose steam [...]
Have you ever jumped into something and then realized that you have just entered a lion’s den and shut the door? That happened to me a little over a decade ago when I married my beautiful wife. Leaving the single life behind and tying the knot isn’t what I’m talking about. The fact that this [...]
From time to time, we all must step back and get away from the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives and retreat to place to gather our senses. I know ladies who do this by seeking retail therapy sessions and fellows that seek refuge on the lake to bring their lives back to center. [...]
Most of the jobs and activities I get involved in usually have the capability of leading to bodily injury whether it minor or major injury. Writing is the one area that I thought would be exempt from this phenomenon. Recently, while working late at night I developed a hankering (craving for those not raised in [...]
