The road less taken
“Rudeness is the weak man’s imitation of strength.”
All posts filed under: The Times We Live In
Addressing the challenges of our polarized times
Greed, corruption, and the ongoing degradation of the only earth we have
Syd Stapleton packs a lot of truth into his newest fictional tale of Frank Tomasini and the Molly B.
Appreciate our blessings; understand our responsibilities
Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” is an important reminder of why America rejected kings.
Pearl Harbor and the ongoing fight against fascism
Remembering the date that will live in infamy is as important now as it has ever been.
Follow the money
God told Kiffin to take the money and run. Kiffin’s emblematic of much that’s wrong in today’s world.
The world unravels always and has to be rewoven every day
When we lose our innocence—or perhaps our ignorance—about America.
One person’s perspective . . . and why that’s important
Can ordinary people help write history?
I’m shocked—shocked—to find that gambling is going on in here
Gambling and sports . . . what could possibly go wrong?
America is an effort
Lessons in history – and on the art of being human – from David McCullough.
Do one thing everyday that scares you
Francis Collins looks at four core sources of wisdom: truth, science, faith, and trust.
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