Six months until our general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The campaign has been going on for over a year, but would be just getting underway if I had anything to say about it. Other countries sort out candidates in as little as six-weeks. We’re all smart enough that 180 days is plenty to figure out … [Read more...] about Vote for the Sedan, Not the Sports Car
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What Matters Most
Our world has changed forever, and with “stay at home” orders in most places, people all around the world have been affected in one way or another. Parents are now helping educate their children from home and adjustments with household schedules have taken place. People’s lives have changed, and so … [Read more...] about What Matters Most
The Tale of two Americans
The Tale of two Americans one getting money and the other out of work. The first group are all those that have some kind of income uninterrupted by the shutdown. People who work for the government, those getting Social Security and those still working. This group is a little inconvenienced, but they … [Read more...] about The Tale of two Americans
Betting with Chips
I bet you have a favorite potato chip. I bet you would like to gobble one or maybe twenty right now. I would even hasten to bet there is either an open sack or if you are lucky a brand new, never opened bag sitting somewhere in your abode. Be right back—ok I’ve have my chip fix for a while and I can … [Read more...] about Betting with Chips
Finding Grace during Uncertain Times
Another day gone by…it’s been anything but normal. We wake up and look out our windows; hoping and praying for a small miracle, something to feel whole again. But as soon as you turn television on, you know that this so-called bad dream isn’t over. We all just want to wake up and feel normal again; … [Read more...] about Finding Grace during Uncertain Times
Fleet of Foot
There are unfortunately some really bad shows on what we all call or have in the past called, the boob tube. The origin of this nickname for television is probably rooted somewhere between shows that may still be in the wings of Hollywood back rooms waiting for their time in the limelight. Exciting … [Read more...] about Fleet of Foot
Foods that are making a Comeback
Food…is a source of fuel for our bodies and necessary for survival; it provides essential nutrients that our bodies need in order to develop and grow. It also aids in restoring our immune systems, keeping us healthy. Growing up, we all learned about the basic food groups; 1) Cereal, bread, pasta and … [Read more...] about Foods that are making a Comeback
After Corrections, We Will Be Healthier
It’s not unusual. Disasters often uncover weaknesses in our systems. For example, an earthquake can reveal structural design flaws in bridges and building architecture. After corrections, people are safer, thanks to the disaster. The same can be true for health disasters like COVID-19. This … [Read more...] about After Corrections, We Will Be Healthier
What a great and wise Governor we have
What a great and wise Governor we have. He has forbidden the use of some off label drugs on the people who are sick and may die, but he knows best because of his extensive medical training. He has ordered the churches to shut down and if they fail the police show up like they did in Mesquite on … [Read more...] about What a great and wise Governor we have
Swimming with Gum
I just watched a show where a teacher standing in front of a small group of high school girls was trying to get the attention of this one girl who was of course on her phone and she was chewing gum. It wasn’t the phone so much that was the point of this scene, it was the gum. The cud like chewing of … [Read more...] about Swimming with Gum
Celebrating Easter amid the Covo19 Pandemic
As we approach Easter weekend, many of us are thinking about our families and how we’ll be missing the Easter festivities this year; due to the covid19. So, with most churches not holding services as usual, it’s no surprise that the majority have been going livestream, and now congregations … [Read more...] about Celebrating Easter amid the Covo19 Pandemic
A Glimpse at Our New Normal
Coronavirus…a word in which we hear every day; a threat to the world we all live in. A deadly virus that has impacted our lives around the globe; changing how we do things, how we work, shop, pay bills and how we spend our days; it’s going to affect our future. What exactly will our new normal look … [Read more...] about A Glimpse at Our New Normal
Guttering Rain
I remember the Tooth Fairy with fondness. Finding a quarter, yes a quarter! Finding a quarter under my pillow in the morning. After waiting what felt like 172 days for a front tooth to finally give up its place in my tiny five year old mouth. But. HAHA Yes a fairy “but.” But only after … [Read more...] about Guttering Rain
From The Mayor
Welcome to the MCJ Mesquite Mayor Al Litman Welcome to my first article with the Mesquite Citizen Journal. Like the rest of this online news source, my comments will be based on fact. Knowing the integrity of this publication and their desire to be factual will go a long way in reducing the … [Read more...] about From The Mayor