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About toritto

I was born during year four of the reign of Emperor Tiberius Claudius on the outskirts of the empire in Brooklyn. I married my high school sweetheart, the girl I took to the prom and we were together for forty years until her passing in 2004. We had four kids together and buried two together. I had a successful career in Corporate America (never got rich but made a living) and traveled the world. I am currently retired in the Tampa Bay metro area and live alone. One of my daughters is close by and one within a morning’s drive. They call their pops everyday. I try to write poetry (not very well), and about family. Occasionally I will try a historical piece relating to politics. :-)

Epilogue: The Front of the Line

Posted on August 16, 2023 by toritto

Frank J. Scarangello: September 10, 1942 – August 6, 2023 by Marie Wolf The death of a parent is akin to a steaming locomotive. A great juggernaut, it always looms in the distance, yet no one is ever truly prepared … Continue reading →

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It Will Take More Than Conviction

Posted on August 5, 2023 by toritto

Well Trump was finally indicted for the 1/6 insurrection and for plotting to overthrow the results of the 2020 election by any means necessary.  Why?  Very simple.  He wanted to stay in power. In 2016, with the help of an … Continue reading →

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Mussolini of Tallahassee

Posted on August 2, 2023 by toritto

Well, our Governor, now known in some circles as the Mussolini of Tallahassee, continues to “reboot” his campaign against the criminal Trump, whom he is trailing badly.  He’s not even close. Oh well.  How’s that war on “woke” working for … Continue reading →

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On Bringing Back Stoning

Posted on July 31, 2023 by toritto

“A group of religious activists who want to inject their brand of Christianity into government are planning a rally at the Idaho State Capitol on Sunday. Sean Feucht and his group Hold the Line, along with Turning Point USA Faith, … Continue reading →

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Rob and Pam – An Update

Posted on July 30, 2023 by toritto

A number of you have queried me about Rob and Pam and how they are doing. After 4 rounds of chemo. Rob has been clean for 6 months. He has obtained his prosthesis and attends physical therapy to improve his … Continue reading →

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Our Place in the Scheme of Things

Posted on July 30, 2023 by toritto

A photo of our Earth taken by NASA on December 17, 2018 from the asteroid Bennu. It is not often that we see a photo of our world from so far away. No, it is not the bright image in … Continue reading →

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Company

Posted on July 28, 2023 by toritto

C.C. was here last weekend visiting Papa. Here he is all ready for the water park!  He’s growing up too fast.  It’s hard to believe he will be seven in November. ‘ Breakfast at Pancake House! One of my crane … Continue reading →

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They’re Here!?

Posted on July 27, 2023 by toritto

Well there hasn’t been much excitement emanating from Congressional hearings lately, what with Dems and the GOP sniping and snarking with one another.  Hunter Biden’s laptop, the Donald being unfairly persecuted, the latest conspiracies. blah blah. Obama’s chef drown while … Continue reading →

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Migrants

Posted on July 26, 2023 by toritto

The boat carrying migrants before it sank, near Kalamata, Greece, on June 15. More than 600 people are believed to have died after the boat sank in international waters of the Ionian Sea. The Greek coast guard rescued more than … Continue reading →

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“A Wiz Kid. A Bright Young Guy”

Posted on July 25, 2023 by toritto

Today’s tale is about Marty Decole Wagner, assistant to Lt. Gov. of Alabama Will Ainsworth who once called Cole Wagner “a whiz-kid” and a “bright, young guy”.   Cole managed the Lt. Governor’s relations with the Alabama state Senate.  During his … Continue reading →

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