Author Archives: Charlotte A. Weybright

About Charlotte A. Weybright

I own a home in the historical West Central Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, Indiana. I have four grown sons and nine grandchildren - four grandsons and five granddaughters. I love to work on my home, and I enjoy crafts of all types. But, most of all, I enjoy being involved in political and community issues.

ANOTHER COMPROMISE ON BIRTH CONTROL – NONE ON ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION

Posted on February 3, 2013

Once again, another compromise is coming down the pike on birth control. Under the guise of religious freedom, and despite the fact that hypocrisy runs rampant in that many religious institutions of the Catholic persuasion already cover birth control, religious … Continue reading →

Posted in Birth Control, Politics, Religion, Reproductive Rights

MAKE NO LITTLE PLANS – DANIEL BURNHAM – ARCHITECT AND URBAN PLANNER

Posted on February 2, 2013

Eric Kuhne, world-renowned architect and owner of CivicArts, journeyed from his home in England to present a vision of Fort Wayne river front development at a “Fifth Tuesday” city council meeting on January 29th.  One of Mr. Kuhne’s first projects … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics

BOEHNER BUMBLES FISCAL CLIFF BARGAIN

Posted on December 21, 2012

John Boehner will have a tough time recovering from his latest ineffective fumble at leadership.  In his “Plan B”, Boehner attempted to whip the Republicans into a cohesive group in order to pass what he thought would be a compromise … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics

BATTLE OF THE HATE GROUPS

Posted on December 17, 2012

The Newtown tragedy has brought out the best and the worst in humanity.   The ever-sanctimonious and freakish group of haters, the Westboro Baptist Church protestors, has indicated they will picket at some event connected with the services or vigils of … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics

REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TAKES AIM AT WEST CENTRAL HOMES

Posted on December 16, 2012

The Redevelopment Commission has taken aim at an entire block of West Central homes located near Parkview Field.  Twelve of the 13 homes are either rentals or are vacant – owned by absentee landlords who have simply allowed them to … Continue reading →

Posted in Context Sensitive Solutions, Fort Wayne, History, Local Government, Urban Development, West Central Neighborhood

NEWTOWN: ANOTHER TRAGEDY; ANOTHER MEDIA FEEDING FRENZY

Posted on December 16, 2012

Just another media day in our lives.  The Newtown mass killing is now generating the standard 24-hour coverage that has become expected of such tragedies.  And, as can be expected, more than likely, a certain pattern will be followed. Americans … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics

RAINING ON SHINE’S PARADE

Posted on June 17, 2012

Last week had to be a little traumatic for poor Steve Shine and the Republicans.  After all, he and his buddies felt so threatened by our Democratic convention that they sprang for $10,000 worth of air time to try to … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrat Party, Democrats, Fort Wayne, Politics, Republicans

THE FALLACY OF THE KEYSTONE XL

Posted on April 29, 2012

The Keystone XL (the KXL) has caused quite a stir – Republicans are weeping and wringing their hands that 20,000 jobs have been lost and that we will never free ourselves from our dependence on foreign energy.  What a misguided … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy, Environment, Keystone XL Pipeline, Oil production | Tagged , | 8 Comments

MARLIN WHO?

Posted on March 11, 2012

Our Third District Representative is pretty much a non-starter when it comes to helping our district and its residents.  Since he took office in 2010, Stutzman has spent a great deal of time raising money to ensure his hold on … Continue reading →

Posted in Congress, Marlin Stutzman, Politics, Republican Party, Republicans, Third District | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

EVERGLADES ADVENTURE

Posted on March 4, 2012

I am fascinated by all things in nature.  And, what better place to see a wide variety than in Florida?  My oldest son, Scott, and his wife, Lora, live in Sebring, Florida, so I decided to take off – once … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Everglades, Florida, Travel | Tagged , , | 10 Comments