How long I hold a grudge? From the desk of markEwatkins

       How long can I hold a grudge? In the case of Bryant Gumbel it’s 34 years. The exact date Continue reading →

The “Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act” House Bill and my Congressman’s hand in stopping it From the desk of markEwatkins

Last week the House of Representatives decided to drop plans to vote on H.R. 36 named the “Pain Capable Unborn Continue reading →

Mike Huckabee please shut the heck up about Beyonce and Jay Z. Please. From the desk of markEwatkins

I’m not offering this bit of advice because I’m trying to help Mike Huckabee; quite the opposite I truly wish Continue reading →

My latest letter to the South Bend Tribune’s Voice of the People From the Desk of markEwatkins

Here’s my latest submission to my local South Bend Tribune’s Voice of the People: On Thursday, January 8th the South Continue reading →

The response from my Representative to my request that she not vote for John Boehner as Speaker of the House

On Monday January 5th, 2015 I emailed my local Representative (Jackie Walorski R-IN2) (as well as calling, Facebooking and Tweeting) Continue reading →

The story behind the “Breathe Easy” T-Shirts From the Desk of markEwatkins

There is an issue that started in my local South Bend community that has gained some  national attention that I Continue reading →

The reporting on President Obama’s magic poll numbers From the desk of markEwatkins

According to Gallup the President’s poll numbers have reached a high point for 2014, reportedly at 47% and most of Continue reading →

Response from Jackie Walorski’s office

Here’s the response I got from my Congressman, Jackie Walorski’s, office to my Open letter regarding her vote for the Continue reading →