Category Archives: Values

The Know-Nothing Party

[May 9, 2024]  Bigotry knows no bounds, and it is found wherever we also find an absence of the freedom of speech, religion, and right to assembly.  America has been called the land of the free because there is a deep-seated commitment to those values that allow us to discuss what we disagree with openly.  America’s Know-Nothing Party,… Read More »

Letters to My Granddaughter, No. 70

[May 5, 2024] Two loud, sharp toots from the locomotive followed by the railroad Conductor’s shouting ALL ABOARD.  This trip would be another exciting and fun time for the family.  Up to about the year 1970, the Missouri Pacific Railroad ran passenger trains.  The one we took was officially known as the Delta Eagle, “Eagle,” referring to their… Read More »

Advice for Young Men:  Manly & Modern

By | April 22, 2024

[April 22, 2024]  In my recent exploration of advice for young men, I discovered a good deal worth sharing.  The latest comes from Manly & Modern, a site dedicated to helping young men improve productivity, thought patterns, and habits.  They give relationship advice, social tips, career and finance guidance, and workout content.  We will find many similarities to… Read More »