Author: JGillman

Time Banking? Maybe The Lefties DO Get It – Or Maybe Not

A recent TV News story about folks in Woodstock has me asking once again:  “Where in blazes can I find critical thinking anymore?” It surely cannot be in the traditional media outlets any longer.  No one knows which questions to…

Because I Need A Laugh.

Apologies to the great Gonzo.. This was the corner of FRONT (edited – Previously said 8th.. doh..)and Garfield in Traverse City, Michigan on Aug 03.  These folks are some AWESOME supporters of their candidates, and were dancing in 90-95 degree…

Victory Balloons.

Balloons adorn my ceiling as I prepare for the celebratory decorations of signs near key precincts. Victory balloons as a title is hopeful,  but always carrying the glass half full makes it easy to call them that.

Stealing Liberty

Let me be clear..  I want people to take my ideas.  I want them stolen, reproduced, and honed to unimpeachable thoughts.  I want them used to engage in responsible action, activism, and pushing back against inappropriate authority. Why wouldn’t I? …

Done.. At least for now.

As many of you know, I have been running a campaign locally for a county commission seat.  I started of the door knocking campaign on my bike, and wound it up tonight on the blisters of the blisters on my…

My Endorsement Of Jack Hoogendyk For Congressional 6TH District

I really had hoped to pen an article in favor of my good friend Jack Hoogendyk, who is running for congress against an incumbent Fred Upton in the Republican primary.  Jack has a unique story that is decidedly “American,” and…

Mad Hatters That Matter

Mad Hatter: Would you like a little more tea? Alice: Well, I haven’t had any yet, so I can’t very well take more. March Hare: Ah, you mean you can’t very well take less. Mad Hatter: Yes. You can always…

Welcome Home Laurel

As an “Army” dad and mom, it was a natural fit for my wife and I to become a part of a new “welcome home” group.  When we have information about a returning soldier, we will attempt to meet them…