Inspection- The Assassination of Pope Francis
By Ken Carman Watch your back, Francis. You do know what happened to the last pope who was perceived as more "liberal," right? Of course, if that's all…
Birds on Board
I do not have a pair of shoes that do not smell of poultry manure. Except for the one pair of sandals I keep at the office - specifically to…
Inspection- Humanity’s Greatest, “Best-est,” Companions
By Ken Carman Dogs. Sorry feline fans, but no cat can compare. Yes, I admit: I have a prejudice here. Dogs have been with us since we became sentient. I'm sure…
Inspection- Feeding the Monster: A Short Cautionary Tale
By Ken Carman Here's a short, short story I have written, and rewritten, many times. After all who died in our wars this reminds us there are other ways to lose…
Flashes of Red, Gold and Green
Across the way, the sun peeks orange over the hills, and just outside my window a single flash of magenta on the rhododendron. It is cold here this morning. Colder…