Category Archives: Scratch Pad

Chump Change

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Allen Mesch

Our prayers go out to the many families devastated by the horrible flooding on the Comal River. The loss of life, especially children, is heart wrenching.. In response to this catastrophe, the NFL, the Houston Texans, and the Dallas Cowboys … Continue reading →

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The Ten Commandments

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Allen Mesch

With many state legislatures ordering the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms, I thought it would be appropriate to review the Commandments and assess how the behavior of our society and the state lawmakers enacting the legislation would be … Continue reading →

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What is a GG?

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Allen Mesch

Yes, what exactly is a GG? Is it a Giant Giraffe? Is it a Grand Geyser? Maybe it’s a Glamorous Girl or a Goofy Guy? These and other questions about GG are answered in my first children’s book, What is … Continue reading →

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We Are Better Than This – Part 9

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Allen Mesch

This will be my last post on this topic. For many of you who have visited my site, this announcement may gather a “so what.” In the past 8 posts, I have tried to raise awareness of political issues in … Continue reading →

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We Are Better Than This – Part 8

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Allen Mesch

In my latest political post, I have a couple of thoughts concerning the role of political parties and the impact of White House actions on Americans. Is it Time for New Political Parties? The political party representing conservatives seems to … Continue reading →

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We Are Better Than This – Part 7

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Allen Mesch

What’s going on in Washington? The tariffs are on, then they’re off, then they’re on again, then they’re off—high tariffs on China, except for electronics. Who are the president’s economic advisors? Is it Larry, Moe, Curly, or all three? Government … Continue reading →

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We Are Better Than This – Part 6

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Allen Mesch

We are better than this, or are we? What’s happening in Texas is disturbing. Perhaps “disturbing” is too mild a word. Maybe frightening would be better. Here are several examples of what’s wrong in the Lone Star State: Please consider … Continue reading →

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The Traitor

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Allen Mesch

The Traitor begins after Dr. Russell Conrad returns from the Middle East to Dallas. The Traitor is the sequel to The Analyst. His actions at the conference raise concerns. President Omar Sanjar’s National Security Council members questioned Conrad’s communications with … Continue reading →

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We Are Better Than This – Part 5

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Allen Mesch

With profound apologies to Pete Seeger, I have rewritten a few verses in his great anti-war song, Where Have All the Flowers Gone? My lyrics reflect the current political environment in the United States and strongly condemn the government, politicians, … Continue reading →

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We Are Better Than This – Part 4

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Allen Mesch

Watching the movie A Complete Unknown was a trip down memory lane. I was a big fan of folk music in the 1960s. I loved listening to Joan Baez; Pete Seager; Peter, Paul, and Mary; The Clancey Brothers; and many … Continue reading →

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