In theory, Governor Greg Abbot (R) of Texas isn't a dictator, and we're not slaves.  I say "in theory" because more and more, it's starting to seem as if the converse of both propositions is true. Today, my wife and I decided we wanted some ice cream that was more than just a Dairy Queen ice cream cone, so we went to a local Cold Stone Creamery.  Cold Stone is an old-fashioned ice cream shop that has dozens of ice cream flavors as well as sprinkles, chips, candy pieces, and high-calorie additions of all kinds, mixed together by hand on a frozen slab of stone while you watch. When we got to the door, there was a sign on it.  It said, "Per the Governor's Order FACE MASK REQUIRED," with a picture depicting a faceless man wearing a mask.  Below is the picture I took of the sign. Lately, I've been going into grocery stores and walking right past the faceless, clone-like employees standing outside,...(Read Full Post)