[January 15, 2025] U.S. President George Bush announced in a live broadcast on television he was ordering an additional 20,000 troops to Iraq as part of a new military strategy. His announcement came at 9:01 pm EST on January 10, 2007. This change in strategy would be known as the “Surge.” It would receive severe criticism from many… Read More »
[January 13, 2025] One of the most tragic failures of the 20th century is the decline and death of the Boy Scouts of America. Anyone interested can discover a laundry list of reasons for their demise, from their movement away from Christianity to opening up to gays and girls in their organization. I lay the blame solely with… Read More »
[January 13, 2025] A short drive north of where I grew up, maybe 15 minutes away, there’s a little town where my grandparents lived. Calling it a small town is giving it perhaps too much credit because there was no traffic light but a reduced speed sign at each end of the lonely main street. Granddaddy and Bigmama… Read More »
[January 9, 2025] Meet Robert! I find it amazing, even after all my travels, that there are people with peculiarities that border on perversion. I’m not talking about those who have a mental illness or struggling with serious personal tragedies, but with average folks who use their spare time in fantasies that get them into serious trouble. Meet… Read More »
[January 5, 2025] Some folks will find a bit of humor in the fact that I did learn some things growing up. All this knowledge Was gained despite my less-than-stellar school performance. I also had a serious lack of focus on those things that bored me (but were nevertheless important) and I was involved in a few escapades.… Read More »
[January 2, 2025] The answer to this question is “Yes,” America will undoubtedly be great again, and President Donald J. Trump will lead that effort. How do I know that? Simple … I understand the power of a leader who can connect with people and has an achievable, meaningful vision. Plus, Trump has the ability to inspire. That… Read More »
[January 1, 2025] Perhaps it is fitting that my first article of the New Year is about President Jimmy Carter. My Mom advised me never to speak ill of the dead, so I will minimize my violation of her proper values. Jimmy Carter was a good man but a terrible president, as he proved repeatedly. Over the next… Read More »
[December 25, 2024] I think most Christians believe that when Christmas Day arrives, they should be both happy and relieved after all their work and anticipation. And too, as a kid, would agree that Christmas is here and a happy time. I love Christmas because it reminds me of so many good times. Also, the purpose of Christ’s… Read More »
[December 21, 2024] I arrived at college after completing my enlisted tour of duty with GI Bill in hand. My goal was to finish the last two years of my degree in engineering and return to military service. But I needed more money. Taking a job in a security firm the following summer, I was assigned to one… Read More »
[December 20, 2024] The story of Christmas is an old story going back to ancient times. More recently, we’ve created a wealth of ideas about enjoying each Christmas season. One of those ways is to watch the classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The show is loved by children and adults alike. Something about it gives us a good… Read More »