Chess, Politics & Personal Memoirs by Wade Keller

Mission: Hobbies, adventures, pursuits – these are the themes of my little columns. Probably for many – and certainly for me – the secret hope is that a simple posting actually advances civilization and changes the world. As to the quote attributed to Margaret Mead: "Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Ah so….. maybe the reader at first frowns with disdain, then grimaces with intrigue and finally smiles in amazement that it just could be. We shall see. In career sense, after retiring CPA and college professor, I thoroughly enjoy being the ghostwriter, editor, designer and publisher of personal memoirs. Full details at www.KellerPublishing.com

• Point ... Counterpoint Posted 2/26/2012 at 3:20 p.m. 1 comment

  In the nature of Naples Center for Critical Thinking we have now started the same type club on Marco Island. We are in the early stage but certainly will grow and learn. The name for the club is, perhaps unique, Point … Counterpoint.
  
  Next club meeting, open to all, is on Wednesday February 29, 2012 from 1:00 to 2:30 at the YMCA on Marco Island.
  
  The hot topic is The 99% vs. 1% - Is it real? Is this class warfare? How is this debate affecting America?
  
  Background on the column.

• Chess Tournament in Naples Posted 2/2/2012 at 6:48 p.m. 1 comment

  CHESS!! The local chess club - SW Florida Chess Club - now features a 4 round Swiss G/75. Great event for all chess players. Are you ready?

• Who is Rick? Posted 1/23/2012 at 11:10 a.m. 2 comments

  Of all my friends .... someone is pushing Mitt, Newt, Rick, Ron and even Barack. Here is a quick announcement of Santorum in Naples.

• Center for Critical Thinking on Marco Island Posted 1/21/2012 at 3:46 p.m. 0 comments

  STAND UP. SPEAK OUT. SIT DOWN. Your time to speak to the crowd and explain the facts (as you see it). The time is 1:00 to 2:30 at the YMCA on Marco Island, the last Wednesday of each month. The kick off is on Wednesday January 25, 2012 and the Y is at 101 Sand Hill Street, just off San Marco Road. First topic: Can the Republican presidential nominee defeat President Barack Obama?

• Will Mitt Win? Posted 1/9/2012 at 5:23 p.m. 4 comments

  My first blog post tackles the big question