Archive for August, 2010
Redneck Medicine
I live in rural northwest Missouri. My mother’s family came here by horse-drawn covered wagon in the beginning of the 20th Century. My father’s family came here from Pennsylvania about the same time. Wherever you go – there you are. The two families mixed with the locals – and with some folks from the Missouri […]
27Aug2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
Lessons On Exercise For Seniors – And The Need For Stretching
I am a senior. That is somewhere between middle age and elderly. Everyone wants to live a long time but no one wants to be old, as the saying goes. I am just another person trying to delay feeble living. I have learned a few hard lessons along the path to regular exercise. I wrote […]
26Aug2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Lessons On Exercise For Seniors – And The Need For Stretching | Continued
Hunting For Jesse James Gold
When I was a child my parents would often take our family on picnics at Houston Wyeth Park in St. Joseph, Missouri – we just called the place Wyeth Hill. Wyeth Hill runs along the top of the Missouri River Bluffs in northwest St. Joseph. The hill overlooks downtown St. Joe to the south, the […]
25Aug2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 14 comments | Continued
Muslim Rednecks
I know a bunch of Rednecks. They live in my neighborhood and gather at my family functions. Their language is unique, something like Ebonics but with a twang. There are not many Muslims around Northwest Missouri – or at least they don’t publicly admit to their faith. About a hundred years ago regular Catholics did […]
25Aug2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Inside The Minds of Rednecks – And Consequences
I recently had breakfast and invested my Saturday morning with a Redneck. It was not his idea. My truck needed repair and I wanted a sure fix. A sure fix that did not cost me a bundle of anxiety and an empty pocket book. (Pocket Book is a funny term). I’ll call my Redneck friend […]
24Aug2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 29 comments | Continued
Youth Violence – Not Just Fight or Flight
Mark Twain used youth violence as a humorous anecdote necessary to the maturing process of young boys. In The Adventures of Tom Sawyer two boys (one is Tom) confront each other on the street; they taunt, tease, dare, and then scuffle. Tom is victorious when the other boy cries ’nuff!’ Not one sociologist at the time raised a stink about Twain’s portrayal of youth violence.
22Aug2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 3 comments | Continued
Searching for Honesty and Integrity in Nationally Known Politicians
Sometimes I just write satire, or just sarcasm. The folly of national politics seems somehow unworthy of serious commentary. But however foolish the politicians seem – the business of our government is serious. Real people are directly and immediately impacted by political decisions. Real wars are fought. Real soldiers die. Real debt is incurred. Generations […]
16Aug2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
Hello, My Name is John Boehner And I Am An Addicted Politician
Oh! My! GOD! I said it. I actually accepted responsibility for my atrocious public service. I am an addicted politician. Like many others I thought I could control myself. My hopes for the future of my golf game depended on my control over my tan – but again, vanity won and here I am. I […]
9Aug2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 10 comments | Continued
Americans Against Illegal Immigration
Ohg Rea Tone has been tapped as the new President and CEO of Americans Against Illegal Immigration. We are building our mailing list and support network. Please subscribe to this issue of thefiresidepost.com by clicking above on “what is a subscription,” then enter your email address in the space provided. You will receive any updates […]
6Aug2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Americans Against Illegal Immigration | Continued
Americans for Support of Our Troops
Ohg Rea Tone has been tapped as the new President and CEO of Americans for Support of Our Troops. We are building our mailing list and support network. Please subscribe to this issue of thefiresidepost.com by clicking above on “what is a subscription,” then enter your email address in the space provided. You will receive […]
6Aug2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Americans for Support of Our Troops | Continued
Americans for Christian Islam
Ohg Rea Tone has been tapped as the new President and CEO of Americans for Christian Islam. We are building our mailing list and support network. Please subscribe to this issue of thefiresidepost.com by clicking above on “what is a subscription,” then enter your email address in the space provided. You will receive any updates […]
6Aug2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Americans for Christian Islam | Continued
Illegal Immigrants Cause Global Warming
It is hot in Missouri – the folks who know are saying it is hotter than it was the last time it was hot – and I believe them. And I know why. Global Warming, it is as simple as that. But the cause has been uncovered with some simple research conducted at the South […]
4Aug2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 3 comments | Continued
Religious Tolerance Is An Oxy-Moron, Let The Spitting Begin
It seems the very definition of religion would deny tolerance. What are some words that are synonymous with religion? Superstition? Superhuman? Faith? Grace? Devotion? Ritual? Or phrases: Fundamental set of beliefs? A Particular set of beliefs? Ritual observance of faith? Strict faithfulness? Deep conviction? Which of these words or phrases represent tolerance? None! The inherent […]
4Aug2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Religious Tolerance Is An Oxy-Moron, Let The Spitting Begin | Continued
Walker Texas Ranger Marathon
I like the part where Chuck Norris kicks the bad guy in the face.
2Aug2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Walker Texas Ranger Marathon | Continued