Italy’s Firebrand Prime Minister 

[June 2, 2025]  Italy’s firebrand Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni is back in the news for taking on France’s President Emmanuel Macron for calling Italy ‘irresponsible’ and ‘disgusting’ over immigration.  PM Meloni didn’t just hit back, she slam-dunked Macron. “Emmanuel Macron described us as disgusting, cynics, and irresponsible.  And here the Italian press began to ask, ‘Did you hear… Read More »

Pro-Abortion vs. Anti-Abortion Debate

[May 30, 2025] Recently, I watched a debate on the ethics of abortion. While the classic pro-abortion and anti-abortion positions were not all discussed, I did find the back-and-forth to be illuminating, at least in the way some college students think. On one side is an anti-abortion advocate, and on the other, a pro-abortion advocate. By the way,… Read More »

Memorial Day: a Vietnam Veteran Speaks

By | May 26, 2025

[May 26, 2025]  Thank you General Satterfield for once again allowing me to write about the importance of Memorial Day. General, let me start off by saying without Memorial day we have no country. Our great pastures of God, we call Veterans cemeteries are full of heroes that died in war or coming home from war from mental… Read More »

Before Memorial Day

[May 25, 2026]  The days before Memorial Day are full of getting the BBQ grills ready, buying hotdogs and hamburger meat, finding where we put the potato chips, and scurrying about to invite neighbors to a fun day out.  We probably considered attending a local Memorial Day parade or ceremony.  Many folks traditionally do that, and I’m happy… Read More »

The Doughboy Next Door

[May 24, 2025]  Over these next few days, I’m going to highlight a few stories that I think regular readers might enjoy. Memorial Day is special day of remembrance for me, like it was to the World War One Doughboy next door that is the subject of this article. He came over to shake my hand.  My new… Read More »