Thursday Numbers

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Jackie M. (Mike) Brown

I am as swift as a gazelle. An old one. With arthritis. Run over by a Land Rover. Eight days ago. – Unknown

Welcome to “Thursday Numbers!” In case you’re a first-time visitor, this is the weekly column where I take a look at the numbers that are in the news (in descending order) and provide commentary sometimes sprinkled with sarcasm and humor.

This week’s topics include the Powerball lottery, unemployment, lobbyists in Washington, Montana Legislature, Delta Air Lines Flight 89, Bernie & Elizabeth, the impeachment walk, NFL playoffs, climate conditions, and much more!

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The Monday Memo

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Jackie M. (Mike) Brown

Many a time a man’s mouth broke his nose. –Irish Proverb

Today’s independent commentary deals with these people/issues:

The Vaseline Complaint
2019 Congressional District Census
Let it Snow…
One More Thing

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Caught My Eye…

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Jackie M. (Mike) Brown

If you want to make everyone happy, don’t be a leader, sell ice cream. –Steve Jobs

Welcome to the big column to end the week, “Caught My Eye” (CME)!

REMINDER: Today (Friday, June 14) is Flag Day. Fly your flag proudly!

If you are a first-time visitor, welcome! CME is the once a week column that is posted here every Friday morning. This is when I take a look at some of the stories I did not have time to write about during the week. There may be some sarcasm and pointed independent commentary so be warned!

Here are the topics that “Caught My Eye” this week: