Rooting Out the Rot: Strengthening the Core, Not Just the Branches Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, a man who understood the dangers of corruption and decay within government, once wrote: "The strength or weakness of a society depends more on the level of its spiritual life than on its level of industrialization. Neither a market economy nor even general abundance constitutes the crowning achievement of human life. If a nation's spiritual energies have been exhausted, it will not be saved from collapse by the most perfect government structure or by any industrial development. A tree with a rotten core cannot stand." And that’s exactly why DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) is taking action. Fixing the Foundation, Not Just the Surface For too long, inefficiency, corruption, and bureaucratic bloat have weakened the very core of our government. It’s not enough to simply keep systems running—we need to restore trust, integrity, and accountability in the way things o...
Welcome to She Calls Me Grumpy—where the stories find us when we’re ready to tell them. Funny, heartfelt, nostalgic, or downright ridiculous, this is where I share them all—from music and musings to a bit of Downeast Maine dry wit. I won’t shy away from real conversations, but you can expect honesty, humor, and a touch of attitude. So grab a coffee (or something stronger) and settle in—let’s see where these stories take us.