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Ranter
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I'm a middle aged guy who has a lot of opinions and stories to tell, but felt the world has enough pod casters. I hope to entertain, inform, and maybe open a mind or two.
Distraction is a common tactic of those in power. Read my blog and Think, don't be played.

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Bread and Circuses: Think, Don't Be Played - Rants of a Cog
Don't be distracted by military parades and fight events hosted at the White House. They are just distractions to keep us from seeing the problems
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July 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
As Americans we often take our liberties for granted. Like so many things we don't think about it until we lose it. Check out my latest blog and remember Freedom isn't easy if it was everyone would have it.

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Freedom Isn't Easy It Demands Diligence & Exertion - Rants of a Cog
The Trump Administration seems determined to strip away all the constitutional protections people have one by one.  If they can’t eliminate a particular
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July 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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As we approach our nations Independence Day I keep hearing people talking about patriotism. Sadly they seem to have their ism's confused. I hope this helps
June 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
What makes you lose sleep at night? If it is caring for a loved one with Parkinson's this rant is for you.

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Life With a Parkinson's Parent: Adventures in Sleep Depravation - Rants of a Cog
In my last rant on Life with a Parkinson’s Parent: Laundry Style, available here, I talked a little about interrupted sleep and the need to have respite care
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May 31, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Have you heard the good news? Not very likely given most media outlets. Check out my newest rant on the state of news in our world.

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No News Is Good News? Right? - Rants of a Cog
Do you watch the news? As you may have heard Scott Pelley of CBS’s 60 Minutes recently gave a commencement speech at Wake Forest University.  Ewan Palmer of
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May 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Being the sole caregiver of a Parkinson's Parent can be a lot like being a parent to small child where constant vigilance is the rule. I hope you enjoy my latest blog.

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Life With a Parkinson's Parent: Laundry Style - Rants of a Cog
When you are a caregiver for a parent with Parkinson’s you never know what any given day will bring.  In my mother’s case it is a lot like parenting a child
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May 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Have you ever taken a towel from a hotel? Well you aren't alone in that. It happens all the time. Some people take the five finger discount to an extreme. Check out my newest blog and enjoy. It was a memorable experience.

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Hospitality Rants: He Said It was Free - Rants of a Cog
A man and his female companion checked into a hotel, paid cash for an expensive room, and attempted to steal furniture, claiming it was junk. After being confronted, they flushed drugs down the toilet...
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May 20, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Caring for an loved one with Parkinson's is always a challenge. Read my newest Parkinson's Rant and I hope you enjoy it, I certainly didn't

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Life with a Parkinson's Parent: The Things We Do - Rants of a Cog
When I became an adult and began to realize all the responsibilities that came with maturity, or a reasonable facsimile […]
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May 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
There are over 500,000 diagnosed cases of Parkinson's in the United States and experts suspect the number of cases is roughly double that. If you or someone you know is taking care of a parent with this terrible disease this category of rants may help.

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Life With A Parkinson's Parent - Rants of a Cog
The Start Of My Story Parkinson’s is a traumatic diagnosis to be hit with.  For my mother it meant a […]
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May 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
A story of man against nature, who will win? You'll just have to read and find out. Check out my first blog in the anecdotal rants section of my site.

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Unusual Hotel Guest Encounters: The Chipmunk Story - Rants of a Cog
In the hotel industry, unusual guest incidents are common. One day, a commotion erupted when housekeepers spotted a large rodent entering a guest room. After a search yielded no results, the next morn...
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May 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM
If neurotics build castles in the sky and psychotics live in them what can we say about a president who gets one as a gift? Check out my newest blog.

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It's All On the Up and Up - Rants of a Cog
It would seem that the country of Qatar has offered up a gift of a Boeing 747 for President Trump […]
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May 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM