Robert Koehler

2 weeks ago | tribunecontentagency.com | Robert Koehler

I need some help here. The Trump presidency and the “America only” future he’s hawking to the public like the world’s most arrogant snake-oil salesman feels beyond my ability to address right now, even though I consider doing so my life’s work. But sometimes the news of the day simply feels too absurd, too strange, to seriously address, like Trump’s comment the other day as he sat next to Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House: “You know how I feel about the Gaza Strip.

2 weeks ago | stardem.com | Robert Koehler

Freedom of speech is kind of like eggs nowadays — too expensive. For Columbia University, the cost imposed on it by the Trump administration was suddenly $400 million in rescinded federal funding, at least if the speech was pro-Palestinian and critical of Israel.

2 weeks ago | athensmessenger.com | Robert Koehler

As I stumble into my later years, I seem to know less and less. And I find myself — often in desperation — pulling what I think of as my childhood rabbit out of its hat. That is to say, when the conversation seems to be drifting away from me and I’m starting to feel out of it, I find myself turning to what I know best: dumb-ass humor.

2 weeks ago | wilsoncountynews.com | Robert Koehler

Audio articles on Wilson County News made possible by C Street Gift Shop in downtown Floresville! As I stumble into my later years, I seem to know less and less. And I find myself – often in desperation – pulling what I think of as my childhood rabbit out of its hat.

3 weeks ago | tribunecontentagency.com | Robert Koehler

As I stumble into my later years, I seem to know less and less. And I find myself – often in desperation – pulling what I think of as my childhood rabbit out of its hat. That is to say, when the conversation seems to be drifting away from me and I’m starting to feel out of it, I find myself turning to what I know best: dumb-ass humor. For instance, at the bank the other day, my daughter and I were discussing significant financial matters.