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(ThyBlackMan.com) “Are we there yet?” Almost. It is a question that many have been asking since the election results of 2024 were announced. “There” being the next election to cancel what they feared would be a less than kosher political environment. None probably imagined that it would be far worse than they thought.  Many are looking to November 3rd hoping pre-election polls are accurate this time and a sea change […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) One of the great things about the Bible is that we can read it, say examine a verse, and although we read exactly the same words yet we come away with divergent opinions. This perhaps is one of the most beautiful things about the Bible; for it enables the Holy Spirit to meet individuals needs, which differ vastly, from the same single source. Even more splendid and uplifting, you […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Buying a used espresso machine involves more than just looking at pictures online and comparing costs. The machine must match daily drink habits, counter space, maintenance skills, and expectations for reliability.  A careful buyer checks its history, internal condition, included accessories, warranty terms, and service access before paying. Those details separate a sensible used purchase from an expensive repair project.  A reputable listing should identify the exact model, its […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) A custom plate turns a short line of text into a visible statement, so planning deserves more care than choosing a phrase. Letter count, color contrast, mounting holes, and local regulations shape the finished design. A plate that looks clear on a screen can become crowded or difficult to read from a distance.  Before selecting artwork or wording, drivers should settle the practical details that affect a usable plate. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In times of crisis — and who can doubt that we are living in one now? — political people ask themselves whether they are about to witness a dramatic ideological realignment and, if so, whether the reconfiguration of the left-to-right spectrum of U.S. electoral contests opens up new possibilities for themselves and the issues that motivate them. We are currently undergoing a major realignment, perhaps as significant as the […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s easy to forget that Americans are voting in a year that marks the 250th anniversary of the nation’s Declaration of Independence. You don’t hear much about the declaration in the campaign rhetoric, and most people would bristle at the notion that the sublime message of the founding document has much to do with the messy politics of this year. But maybe one can detect, here and there, echoes […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In August, Mary Peltola told Alaskans, “It should be a criminal offense to lie or mislead the electorate. YES!” Her campaign might have wanted to check its own text messages before she said it. According to a New York Times investigation published Wednesday, top Peltola aides in the summer of 2025 told a staffer to find as many people named Dan Sullivan in Alaska as possible. Dan S. Sullivan […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) This season, men are choosing dress shirts with a cleaner fit through the chest and sleeves while keeping room for movement. The preferred shape sits closer to the body than a traditional shirt without pulling across the buttons or waist.  Fabric stretch, collar proportion, and accurate measurements now matter as much as color. This balance works for office days, dinners, and formal events. The next sections explain why this […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Prom night is a formal occasion where photographs, movement and first impressions matter. A gown must hold its shape, fit the wearer and reflect her chosen style without looking like a copied costume.  Mass-produced dresses often repeat familiar details, but a true designer gown has a more considered relationship with fabric, construction and silhouette. The difference becomes clearer through the design details, fitting process and practical checks that follow […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Runoffs in Brazil’s presidential elections took place this past Sunday, Oct. 25, and the socialist candidate — Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (“Lula”) — won after some procedural funny business. Among other things, Lula’s campaign claimed that traffic congestion prevented some voters on city buses from getting to the polls before they closed at 5 PM. Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Cristiano Zanin, who has also been Lula’s private attorney […]