45th Edition Allegations of repeated plagiarism at the highest level of one of our most prestigious universities, which led to the resignation of its president, has shocked much of our country. What shocks me is that so many people were shocked. In

38th Edition December 26, 2023 The Patriot I’m not a big fan of the movie industry today. I often joke that the last movie I went to was The Sting, which came out in 1973, starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford. Great

35th Edition December 5, 2023 Retirement Hobbies As I approach the first anniversary of my retirement, if there is such a thing, I’ve been contemplating retirement hobbies. One idea I have is to go back to college. My thought is to take all

32nd Edition November 14, 2023 In one word If you could describe yourself in one word what would that be? Not how others would describe you, or even the most appropriate word, but more of an aspirational representation. For me that word

31st Edition November 7, 2023 Dress codes and other important things… In the you can’t make this up category, I thought I would share a few thoughts about dress codes. For decades I have been a proponent of casual dress. I still contend

 30th Edition October 31, 2023 Rebuilding integrity I’ve written numerous times about the lack of integrity in our country. In my view it is pervasive and has manifested itself in all kinds of disastrous ways, from rampant violence in our cities, to

Education in our country seems to be the object of unrelenting criticism from elementary school through college. One startling question that some people are asking is – Are students being taught or are they being indoctrinated? Meanwhile, the cost of

What is prayer? Prayer is a means to connect with other people and with our creator. Students in public schools should never be forced to pray, but they should be encouraged to pray. Earnest prayer, especially between prayerful adults and youth,

I just finished an amazing biography written by Robert Coram called – “American Patriot – the Life and Wars of Col. Bud Day. I think it should be required reading in all high schools. As I read about Col. Day’s

A new perspective on income inequality No one is predestined for success, and no one is predestined for failure. There are individuals who begin life with all the perceived advantages yet fail, while others born with all the perceived disadvantages go