Lightningwriter

By Charlie Madigan

· Launched 4 years ago

Lightningwriter

How much is too much?

How much is too much?
Jan 8•Charlie Madigan

This murder will not be lost among the rest. It had a face and a life.

This murder will not be lost among the rest. It had a face and a life.

News Flows Like Mercury

News Flows Like Mercury
There is no future for censorship--even in Russia
Oct 29, 2022•Charlie Madigan

Our first federal duck debacle

Our first federal duck debacle
I blame President Trump.
24 hrs ago•Charlie Madigan

My father's voice

I would sing with him today if he were here.
Jun 21•Charlie Madigan

That smell is toast burning

That smell is toast burning
And that particular toast is Trump.
Jun 14•Charlie Madigan

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Farewell and bless every one of you!

Farewell and bless every one of you!
Aug 22, 2025•Charlie Madigan

He's Wrecking Everything Else, too!

He's Wrecking Everything Else, too!
Oct 20, 2025•Charlie Madigan

The Bahai Temple and Donald J. Trump

The Bahai Temple and Donald J. Trump
May 20, 2025•Charlie Madigan

And all the king's horses...

And all the king's horses...
Feb 6•Charlie Madigan

Me again!

Me again!
Sep 17, 2025•Charlie Madigan

We are stronger than you think, Donald!

We are stronger than you think, Donald!
Nov 23, 2024•Charlie Madigan

Latest Top Discussions

A test...Can this work?

A test...Can this work?
A new mandolin added to the instrument collection
Jun 9•Charlie Madigan

My life in cast iron

My life in cast iron
Black pan legacies define my life (Well, a bit.)
Jun 8•Charlie Madigan

Why There Are No Police Cats

Why There Are No Police Cats
Dogs are a lot less...um....independent.
Jun 6•Charlie Madigan

To All College Graduates...

To All College Graduates...
In time, it all pays off, but maybe not how you think.
Jun 5•Charlie Madigan

Tick...tick...tick...60 Minutes is running out of time.

Tick...tick...tick...60 Minutes is running out of time.
The wrong people are in charge at CBS.
Jun 3•Charlie Madigan

A No Intelligence Chief

A No Intelligence Chief
Another ridiculous Trump appointee.
Jun 2•Charlie Madigan

President Trump as Reflecting Pool

President Trump as Reflecting Pool
They both fester.
Jun 1•Charlie Madigan

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