State of the Nation

In early August the NBC/WSJ poll found that 71% of us think the country is on the wrong track. In the last year the wrong track number has ranged from a low of 62% (9/13) to a high of 78%...

President Obama

The public’s grade on the job President Obama is doing (as found by Gallup 8/14-16) is 41% approval/53% disapproval. Of the six most recent, two-term Presidents at this point in their second term, Obama’s current approval rating continues to be...

The Congress

83% disapprove of the way that Congress is handling its job. 55% disapprove strongly. 13% approve of the job being done; 2% approve strongly. [Gallup 7/14] In July, surveys conducted by Fox, Gallup, and CBS show that approval of the...

2016

Since the last edition of the Watch (early July), one Democrat and seven Republicans have been added to the list of people who have said they are thinking about running for President, or who have been talked about by others...

This and That

The Meaning of Words Ever since my days growing up in Duluth, Minnesota, I have used two words that I found quite descriptive. It has now been brought to my attention that these two words have not been granted entry...

Restaurant: La Piquette

Washington, DC: This location was previously Bistro Le Zinc. The physicality of the restaurant has not changed.

Restaurant: Macon Bistro and Larder

Washington, DC: Our experience was notably different when it came to several of the criticisms in The Washingtonian review.

Silver Creek Outfitters: The Men’s Room

Silver Creek Outfitters Ketchum, IdahoThe men’s room at this clothing and outdoor equipment store is worth noting and visiting, if you happen to be in the store. It is in the basement level of the store. Everything, including the...