Author Archives: Douglas Abbott

About Douglas Abbott

I am a freelance writer by trade, philosopher and comedian by accident of birth. I am an assiduous observer of humanity and endlessly fascinated with people, the common elements that make us human, what motivates people and the fingerprint of God in all of us. I enjoy exploring the universe in my search for meaning, beauty and friendship. My writing is an extension of all these things and something I did for fun long before I ever got paid. My hope is that the reader will find in this portfolio a pleasing and inspiring literary hodgepodge. Good reading!

Thinking it Through

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Douglas Abbott

Disclaimer: If you are offended by rational examination of cultural hot button issues, this article isn’t for you. This discussion is intended to ask simple questions as well as examine preconceived ideas and practical outcomes associated with homosexual behavior. Keep … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged animal, behavior, choices, choose, consequences, culture, destiny, emotions, experience, homosexuality, human being, innate, overcome, sex, Sexual Revolution, sexuality, society, state, urges | Leave a comment

The New Racism

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Douglas Abbott

I’ve understood the new system for a number of years now, but I’ve never experienced it so directly. It might have been demoralizing, except for a few kind words of support from a person I’d never spoken to before.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bitter, complain, histrionics, politics, protest, race, race card, racism, scream, self-pity, shout, victim, victim hierarchy, victims, yell | Leave a comment

What’s it Going to Take to Get Kate Brown Impeached?

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Douglas Abbott

This one ought to land in the record books somewhere. Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced Thursday she intends to sign into law a bill requiring insurers to provide free abortions for all Oregonians, including illegal immigrants, according to a July … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged broke, budget gap, catastrophe, corruption, crisis, debt, deficit, free abortions, Gov. Brown, Kate Brown, liberalism, Oregon, PERS, ponzi scheme | Leave a comment

Is the Affordable Care Act Affordable?

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Douglas Abbott

There has been quite a response as Republicans attempt to address various shortcomings of the Affordable Care Act. (Disclaimer: I’m strictly non-partisan and pretty much sour on both parties.) Amid the many complaints, The Oregonian put up a splashy headline … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ACA, Affordable Care Act, broke, burden, deficit, Democrats, destitute, economic collapse, government, impoverished, Middle Class, National Debt, politics, Republicans, ruin, spending, taxes | Leave a comment

Help Stamp Out Racism ― Stop Talking About it

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Douglas Abbott

In case anyone wasn’t aware of how overwhelmingly racist America still is, MSN is promoting a story about a female university student from India who was walking past a frat house when, she claims, a white man leaned out the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bigotry, black, conservative, discrimination, hate, hatred, liberal, race, racism, reverse racism, vitriol, white | 3 Comments

Little Italy Restaurante

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Douglas Abbott

I sat down to dinner last December with two old friends. John, Richard and I chose Little Italy not only because we love the food but because John and I used to work for the Gialopsoses, who opened the restaurant … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship | 4 Comments

God Save Israel

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Douglas Abbott

I don’t know anyone who isn’t tired of watching the endless wars in the Middle East. The fighting there sends a ripple effect through the region and ultimately the whole world. In the end, everyone pays. But who is to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Arabs, conflict, Gaza, genocide, Hamas, hate, hatred, Hezbollah, holy city, Islam, Israel, Jerusalem, Jews, Koran, Middle East, Muslims, Palestine, Palestinians, prayers, Talmud, U.N., war | 5 Comments

The Edge

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Douglas Abbott

I have come to the conclusion that God often allows the Christian to go through such complete emotional/psychological dismemberment that nothing is left except the thing he started with — following Christ no matter what may come.

Posted in Suffering | Tagged bureaucracy, comedy, commitment, crazy, dedication, despondency, devotion, God, insanity, Jesus, laughter, looney-tunes, madness, mental health industry, paperwork, rage, saved, secularization, survival, the edge | 2 Comments

The Golden Age of Hedonism

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Douglas Abbott

he·do·nism : the belief that pleasure or happiness is the most important goal in life. I received an e-mail this morning. In the subject line: DATE REAL CHEATING WIVES IN YOUR AREA!

Posted in Sex | Tagged adultery, brash, capitalize, cheating wives, depravity, fornication, hedonism, lonely, lust, lustful, married, paraphilia, penis enlargement, perversion, pornography, sex, sex dates, shameless, testosterone enhancement | 2 Comments

The Hotel McCutcheon

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Douglas Abbott

It has taken a long time for me to write this story. For many months, ever since my sister, Erica, died, I have made half a dozen false starts. More than once, I got several paragraphs down only to lose … Continue reading →

Posted in Kindness | Tagged bereavement, camaraderie, death, fellowship, food, friendship, fun, generosity, grace, Grief, hospice, hospitality, hotel, kindness, lodging, loss, mourning, passing, wake | 4 Comments