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timjoad (42)in #folk • 6 years ago
Liberty's Harbor
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timjoad (42)in #movies • 6 years ago
"First Man" Review
Space movies have piqued our interest for years. But there is nothing like the real story. Neil Armstrong was the first man on the moon, we all knew that. He was a private man…
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timjoad (42)in #poetry • 6 years ago
"It's Not For You"
“It's not for you”, the preacher said, To the hungry child who longed to be fed, As he stood in front of the pantry door, Full of food and drink and so much more, “This is…
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timjoad (42)in #community • 7 years ago
How Will Proposed SNAP Rule Changes Affect Working Families?
(Stock photo: "Homeless John") Earlier this week, President Trump is proposing to replace a portion of SNAP benefits with a meal delivery service that would deliver food and…
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timjoad (42)in #humor • 7 years ago
A Rose By Any Other Name...
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timjoad (42)in #community • 7 years ago
Conversation With a Fascist
Right now in current events, there is a good deal of questioning about the views of our top leaders. Specifically, there are charges of fascism, denied by his supporters but…
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timjoad (42)in #community • 7 years ago
OPINION: Balancing Homeschool Rights with Public Interest
We've all seen the reports by now. The Turpins, a California homeschool family, were discovered to be raising their children in deplorable conditions. In the aftermath, the…
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timjoad (42)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years ago
Cryptocurrency: Ponzicoin shuts down
Caveat emptor. This is especially true in the Internet era. Anyone over 40 has stories of the "dotcom" days, when startups with great ideas but no financial backing behind them…
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timjoad (42)in #america • 7 years ago
The Ugly History of "America First"
"Mister Charlie Lindbergh, he flew to old Berlin Got 'im a big Iron Cross, and he flew right back again To Washington, Washington Misses Charlie Lindbergh, she come dressed…
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timjoad (42)in #folklore • 7 years ago
Is the Song "This Land Is Your Land" Offensive to Native Culture?
Recently, a friend of mine solicited a performer to play, among other things, the Woody Guthrie standard "This Land Is Your Land". As things will go, though, he had one reply…
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timjoad (42)in #humor • 7 years ago
The Tide Pod Challenge
It's funny what will trigger you, really: The Tide Pod challenge has set me thinking of my childhood. One of my mother's pet punishments was to wash our mouths out with soap. A…
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timjoad (42)in #community • 7 years ago
The Single Step Project to End Homelessness Week 3 Update
Today marks 3 weeks in on the Single Step project. I have logged 93.21 miles over 19 workouts, on my way to 1000 miles by October 1. If you haven't been following on, all money…
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timjoad (42)in #folklore • 7 years ago
...and All They Will Call You Will Be...
Folk music fans, especially those who know of Woody Guthrie, are usually familiar with the song "Deportees". Pete Seeger sung it. Judy Collins, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and the…
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timjoad (42)in #community • 7 years ago
The Single Step Project: Update
I mentioned earlier that I am working towards a goal called the Single Step Project. The goal is 1,000 miles, to be walked between January 7 and October 1 of this year. I am…
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timjoad (42)in #community • 7 years ago
Adjusting to the gig economy
The early numbers on jobs for 2017 do not look good. Over 200K layoffs have been announced, among major employers like AT&T, WalMart, and GE. The truth is, the massive tax scam…
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timjoad (42)in #satire • 7 years ago
Jabba the Hutt hopes Bannon Biopic will lead to standalone movie
In Hollywood today, Jabba the Hutt was cast to play Steve Bannon in the upcoming biopic. Mr. Hutt spoke through an interpreter, expressing hope that the role would lead to…
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timjoad (42)in #community • 7 years ago
The Single Step Project: Week 1 summary
Last week I introduced the Single Step Project to End Homelessness on this blog. The fundraiser will raise funds for Amarillo Housing First, an organization dedicated to provide…
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timjoad (42)in #community • 7 years ago
Why I No Longer Penny Tip Bad Service
Recently I went to Village Inn. Wednesday, pie night. That coupled with a tough workweek made the offering more than welcome. It was the first time I had been, and the food was…
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timjoad (42)in #community • 7 years ago
The Single Step Project To End Homelessness
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" That oft used trope is my own personal inspiration for a fundraiser to assist the homeless. In relaunching a failed…
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timjoad (42)in #community • 7 years ago
10 Things the Church should be Doing to Eradicate Poverty
Note: I am moving some of my earlier blog posts to Steemit. This post originally appeared at: This is a list of 10 things I believe the church should be doing to help…
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