[January 14, 2026] I never thought of “owning” a dog as a philosophy of life, yet we have given it some thought. Whether we realize it or not, owning a dog requires something special. Have you ever looked into a dog’s eyes and asked yourself, “What is it that I see?” Most folks will say they see loyalty,… Read More »
[January 10, 2026] By now, most have heard of Renee Nicole Good and the events leading up to her tragic death. It is appropriate that we examine the actions of Minnesota state and local authorities who have explicitly called for resistance to federal law enforcement. By far, the most egregious action is Governor Tim Walz’s, who stated that… Read More »
[January 5, 2025] There was smoke and fire, and people were running to this small town’s railroad station to look for the station keeper. Only a few hours earlier, a freight train had derailed in this small village, one without a traffic signal or a RR-crossing sign. The train crash was an epic tragedy for the townsfolk. It… Read More »
[January 3, 2025] The Islamic Republic of Iran, controlled by the IRGC and Islamic clerics, appears to be ready to collapse. Riots in the streets have been ongoing for over a week, the currency is in free fall, severe drought threatens a Zero Day, Western sanctions, high-level corruption, a pressure campaign by President Trump, and the dream of… Read More »
[January 2, 2026] I consider humor to be a form of beauty. Done correctly and with the right audience, humor can have unexpected value. Humor can be a source of good advice (tomorrow’s article will address this). Chris Rock is one of those comedians who knows how to find humor in some of the more “humorless” circumstances. He… Read More »
[December 25, 2025] Is Christmas about presents? … the tree? … the candy? … us having fun in the snow? … the kids waking up to presents? … the great food … or maybe it’s about the carols. So, what is Christmas all about? All of these things are okay and have their reason as part of Christmas,… Read More »
[December 24, 2025] By September of 1776, the cause of independence looked bleak. Though General Washington had miraculously escaped the British after the Battle of Long Island, the defeat of the American army had been a humiliating rout. Washington had made a number of mistakes, and some began to speak of replacing him, whether with General Charles Lee… Read More »
[December 22, 2025] To answer the question, why do we put up a Christmas tree, we might say that everyone does it. We know others who do it, our family and friends, and we see it in stores and on television. The tree is beautiful and part of a long-standing tradition. But, we might not really know… Read More »
[December 21, 2025] Santa Claus is not a lie; he is a story we tell children. Although the story itself is fictional, it conveys a profound message. The essence is that if you are a good child, there will be rewards for you in the future. This narrative encourages children to be aware of the world around them… Read More »
[December 18, 2025] It seems like a lifetime ago. First Grade began for me in 1958, now nearly seven decades ago, and so my memory has faded somewhat. But that rainy morning in September or October, my mother dressed me in a new yellow raincoat that smelled of rubber. To me, the new raincoat made me feel special,… Read More »