Michael Ramzy

The Debt Ceiling (Yawn) In A Nutshell

Another hot one here in Austin, the 43rd in a row with temperatures over 100 degrees. I'm not complaining, of course, since I'm used to it. Just the other day, in fact, I saw a cow try to jump into a McDonald's because the grill would be cooler than the air outside . . . The heat is pretty severe in our nation's capital as well, our political employees have said to anyone who will... (posted by Michael 197 days 2 hours ago.)

I Don't Know, Officer: How Fast Were You Going?

I sat in my truck on the shoulder waiting for the officer to dismount from his motorcycle. The truck swayed a little as the traffic zipped past, oblivious to the 65mph speed-limit. I watched the officer get off his bike and had a strange thought: 'He probably rides a Harley. A cop riding a hog.' For some reason that cracked me up. ' Okay, oinker, let's get this over with'... (posted by Michael 212 days 21 hours ago.)

I Would Walk A Mile To Get Another Point Of View

I would walk a mile for a chance to meet my neighbors. Not necessarily those who live next door, but those who live a few block down the road. It's easy for all of us to remain in our little bubbles of life: work, home, shopping, etc. We have our routines, we have the things we do day in and day out: work at the same place, meet the same people, do the same (for the most... (posted by Michael 215 days 5 hours ago.)

Hostility Is Overrated Anyway: What's The Big Deal?

Another beautiful night in Texas and I am unable to remember the last time I arrived home before dark. I leave before it's light, return after dark . . . it's almost as though I am living the life of a vampire. Of course, without the blood and killing and werewolves and, of course, violence. Which brings me to the point of this article: hostility. We sure love it, we... (posted by Michael 217 days 20 hours ago.)

Things We'll Never See Or Hear

Another steamy day on tap here in Texas, which makes me wonder where the rain is. I mean, there is flooding to the east in Louisiana (where they don't need the water), tornados and storms to the north (where they don't need the water or the destruction), and here in Texas . . . nothing. I saw a cloud the other day, though, so perhaps things are looking up. So many things we cannot control, such as the weather. And so many... (posted by Michael 251 days 7 hours ago.)

Reality Or Real Reality, Take Your Pick

Every now and then I wonder what other people think about on a daily basis. Not often, not even sometimes, but every now and then. I think I must be crazy since I don't have the addiction to reality television or trivialities many seem to. For example, I went to the barber shop this morning and the first thing out of the barber's mouth is this: "The president is going to show his... (posted by Michael 289 days 5 hours ago.)