No. 46: Hate Mail
In case you wondered if America is becoming less civil, compare this "Letter to the Editor," that appeared in a Florida newspaper, to one you may find in your attic...
View ArticleNo. 47: U.S. Health Insurance Reform
We all have our opinions. Some, like me, feel the need to express them. Others just remain silent. This is okay, but unless we get to the heart of the...
View ArticleNo. 48 -- Fear and Respect
As a youngster, I recall hearing tales of people climbing onto their roofs to avoid rising waters, only to be greeted by large numbers of irritable snakes. If they were...
View ArticleNo. 49: Part 1--Believing
Everyone has a belief system of some sort, whether they admit it or not. It may be all the way from believing nothing, and boasting of it, to positional extremism...
View ArticleNo. 50: Part 2--Believing
In Part 1, paragraph three, a listing of reasons why the world is in need of answers to our spiritual questions was given. One can query an Internet search engine...
View ArticleNo. 51: Taking for Granted
Most of us have driven home -- through the driving rain or snow -- fighting the traffic all the way, only to arrive at our destination without remembering a single...
View ArticleNo. 52: Organizing Thoughts
Recently in one of our local newspapers, under the heading: "Letters to the Editor," appeared a writer suggesting it was UNNECESSARY for children to be taught algebra, trigonometry, and other...
View ArticleNo. 53: Some Personal Musings
While watching the movie, "Above The Law" (arguably Steven Seagal's initial signature movie), on AMC cable network, I decided to hit the Information button on my remote--checking out the date...
View ArticleNo. 54: Memorial Day--The U.S. Remembers
Although we justifiably enjoy the parties, Memorial Day is much more than the traditional hot dogs, beverages, beans and potato salad. It is deeper than just a gathering of family...
View ArticleNo. 55: Equality, Do We Want It?
Thankfully, ALL MEN ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL. I will explain more as you read further. From the U.S. Declaration of Independence: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all...
View ArticleNo. 56: Pressure and Stress
Many people seem to think that if it is a law of physics, then it is only a law of matter - solids, liquids or gases. This is natural, but...
View ArticleNo. 57: The College Classroom Experience
It is back to school time and many colleges are starting. Maybe this will help some beginning freshmen. Here is my advice for the new student -- To begin with...
View ArticleNo. 58: Object Lessons
What are Object Lessons? The simplest way of defining them is that they are reminders. Object Lessons are reminders that there is interconnectedness throughout the universe. There are many, many...
View ArticleNo. 59: Washington Should STOP
Last Friday, after Thanksgiving, I decided to feed a bit of the excess Turkey meat to our little Chihuahua. No matter how much was placed in her plate, she continued...
View ArticleNo. 60: Understanding Debt
Free enterprise works best when all in the boat are lifted with the tide. It can be very cruel when we go through financial downturns. Since people began congregating, people...
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