The reason the talking heads have such a field day with the this cast of characters is because they are acting like a bunch of school yard bullies, fighting for every second of air time and not measuring their words.

Christie was a gentleman tonight, hitting his points with sportsman like conduct and dressing down the competition with an ease the other candidates can only hope to posess.

Kasich is railing on Carson’s tax plan the crowd booed but listened intently.

Why can’t these moderators get the candidates under control???

More to come…

Notes from the Carson watch party….

I will be surprised if the candidates agree to another debate if these moderators don’t shape up.

Huge whoops and holler’s from the crowd when Dr. Carson talks about subsidies.

Bring back Santelli, bring back Cramer!

Miss Becky Quick was just booed!

At the age of 78, Pope Francis walked on U.S. soil for the first time, and was enthusiastically greeted by hundreds of Catholics eagerly awaiting their leader.

Pope Francis is often called the “People’s Pope,” and he lived up to his nickname as he touched thousands of people with his words and his hands during his visit. While he gave hugs and kisses to devote Catholics waiting in droves to see him, he also provided much needed words of wisdom to Congress. At a time of great divide between political parties, a heated presidential race, and many historical changes, it is refreshing for the American people to hear words of hope and goodwill that hold no underlying intentions.

The Popes visit was an opportune time to remind us that we are one of the richest counties in the world, and with that wealth we have responsibility to others less fortunate, whether here or around the world. We may be divided politically but we are still the face of democracy around the world. As the Pope spoke to Congress, he took the time to remind our leaders what it means to lead. Pope Francis told members of Congress that leaders seize the moment, take on the challenge, and lead with compassions. He Congress that they must never forget our own roots based in tolerance and justice.

To have an influential and positive religious figure visit the states was for many, a blessing. Amongst the Popes positive messages, important topics to many Americans were addressed. One of the larger issues tackled was the divisive immigration issue in the U.S. as well as abroad, and the overwhelming economic divide that is driving up the poverty rate. These two topics were the focus in the past two Republican debates, for many Americans it was refreshing to hear a new take on these important issues.

The Pope also called for attention to the threat against our environment, as well as encouraging courageous actions and strategies to be taken, rather than false proposals from leaders who are responsible for positive solutions.

We were humbled by the Pope’s words. You didn’t have to be Catholic or religious to appreciate the joyful messages Pope Francis brought to us. In a world of chaos Pope Francis left us with hope in our hearts and a spirit of tolerance that will carry us for many weeks, months, and years to come.

An interesting concept that has taken the farm to table phenomenon to the next level is Outstanding in the Field. Started in 1999 by a California chef, the destination dining experience is still going strong in 2015.

Our mountain-top restaurant without walls was Mead Ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Nestled between the Grand Tetons in Spring Gulch are the happiest cows in the West and a dinner table set for nearly 100 people.

Locally brewed beer and a tasty Sauvingon Blanc flowed freely while mini ice cream cones stuffed with goat cheese and flowers, duck bruschetta, and beef tartare were passed among strangers who were fast becoming friends.

People from all walks of life attend these dinners, traveling thousands of miles to eat locally and spectacularly.

To our left sat a retired engineer from Ohio, on the right, a couple from Utah who, quite frankly I can’t remember what they did because we were well into another bottle of something, and across from us a local hospital administrator and his psychologist wife.

Nothing in common as we noshed on house made asiago and scallion baguettes with heirloom tomato, watermelon, watercress, and feta salad served with that lovely Sauvignon Blanc.

By the time the Grand Teton Vodka cured steelhead, smoked trout rillettes and trout caviar, along with grilled truffle seafood sausage, arrived we knew who each others high school sweethearts were and toasted them all.

And when the chili smoked Mead Ranch ribeye and sasparilla braised short rib arrived a hush came over the table. We simply smiled, nodded and chewed silently as we embraced the reason we had all come together…simple, elegant food accompanied by new friends and a Pinot Noir that would knock your socks off!

At the end of the meal we exchanged emails and vowed to meet again next year at a location yet to be decided.

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