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Words from the afterlife
I know it’s not the same as toiling in the mines, but writing is hard work. That’s why it’s so...
Read moreCan Congress cope with the communications age?
When I first came to Congress in the 1960s, dialogue between members of Congress and their constituents was straightforward. Every...
Read moreDUI crashes are not accidents
In the early 1960s, comedian Foster Brooks was famous in nightclubs and on TV for his brilliant portrayal of a...
Read moreFacebook quizzes the key to finding one’s identity
I’ve spent a lot of time getting to know myself recently, but not through therapy (been there, done that), a...
Read moreQuiet conscience makes one strong
In many ways, our great country is now at a crossroads. Will we continue to build on the values that...
Read morePart II: A man by any other name
Last week I back-handed modern day binge and purge feminism. This week I’m monkey slapping upon the australopithicene antics of...
Read moreShiver me timbers, ninjas
When I first heard an American ship, the Maersk Alabama, had been attacked by four pirates off the coast of...
Read moreYou shoot, you score a rental
You glance right, then left. Next your eyes focus on the defender in front of you as your feet dance...
Read moreHide the cigarettes, pass the pot
I’m a smoker. Well, I used to be. I grew up in a household where my father and brother each...
Read moreOur astonishing planet Earth
Our home Earth is an extraordinary planet. The diversity and abundance of life is breathtaking. About 4.5 billion years ago...
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