Category Archives: America
THE 11th HOUR, 11th DAY, 11th MONTH . . .
Over time, the thought of going to war has been argued, protested and many times been placed on a level of disagreement, yet without our military, where would we be? In the last year alone, our National Guard has been … Continue reading
END OF A PERFECT DAY . . .
Yesterday was a beautiful November day. The morning carried a bit of a chill in the air, but the sunshine made up for it. The Jewels of DeNial were invited to participate in a Veterans Day celebration. As many of … Continue reading
THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT
There was a news story a while back of a young girl with a disability who invited her classmates to her upcoming birthday and was rejected by every single one. Can you imagine her heartbreak and that of her loving parents? … Continue reading
THE WORLD CONTINUES TO TURN . . .
“There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under its leader, and concerting measures in opposition to each other. This, in my humble apprehension, is to be dreaded … Continue reading
WHAT WILL TODAY BRING?
We’ll be seeing a lot of maps, polls, numbers and colors on our TV screens today through the evening hours. After a while, it will be kind of a mish mosh of opinions, forecasts and optimism. For the most part, … Continue reading
THE WEEK AHEAD
It’s not unusual to make plans for the coming week. We usually have some kind of agenda to accomplish and setting goals for completing them is usually mapped out at the beginning, but by the end, the road has taken … Continue reading
ELECTION OVERLOAD . . .
I used to be very vocal in my opinion about voting. Now I’m just glad I still have the right to do so. We will hit the polls early this year, because we’re old and don’t really like fighting crowds … Continue reading
TBT – WE THE PEOPLE . . .
Today is Throw Back Thursday, I’m feeling kind of lazy, it’s getting close to a National election, I’m running out of ideas of things to write about. I found this oldie from several years ago that still seems appropriate today. … Continue reading
COLUMBUS DAY OR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE?
In fourteen hundred ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blueHe had three ships and left from Spain through sunshinem wind and rain,He sailed by night he sailed by day; he used the stars to find his sway.A compass also helped him … Continue reading
TEACH YOUR CHILDREN WELL . . .
Wars continue to wage in the Middle East, despite the many lives already spent. Gangs infest the streets of our cities, shattering young lives and enticing vulnerable children into their malicious arms. Immorality festers in each new bit of technology. … Continue reading
ATHLETES, POLITICIANS, MIMES & BOBBLE HEADS
Having been both a student and teacher of public speaking, I’ve had to learn a lot about body language. Has anyone else noticed similar gestures, eye contact, hand movement and nodding heads on those in the public eye? When they … Continue reading
BROKEN HEARTS, BODIES & A TRAIL OF TEARS
Today, September 16th, has been set aside to remember the horror of the demise of a race in America. It has been designated as National Trail of Tears Commemoration Day. I wrote an article about the effects of this horrific … Continue reading
DO THINGS GET BETTER WITH TIME?
We’ve all been overwhelmed by the news of the past few weeks – for the past few decades as a matter of fact. We can sit back in our recliners and make snide comments about a particular person. We might … Continue reading
IF IT’S BROKE – FIX IT . . .
The events of the past weekend are still fresh in our minds. There will be differences of opinion, conspiracy theories, words of speculation and the possibility of terrorism, but one thing is certain. When America endures a tragedy, they almost … Continue reading
THE HEART OF THIS COUNTRY . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Our world is full of tragic news and difficult decisions.We struggle to find good in all the strife and dark divisions.The devil uses all these things to tug within our reasoning.Manipulating all … Continue reading
WHERE EAGLES DARE . . .
The remnants of spent fireworks can be found in backyards and on city streets. The sounds of celebration have diminished. Old Glory may still wave, but has anything changed? Chances are the sounds of liberty and freedom have dwindled over … Continue reading
LET FREEDOM RING . . .
“Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” John F. … Continue reading
LORD, HEAL OUR LAND . . .
The past week was filled with anticipation, disappointment, fear and sometimes rage. Wars continue to rage in far off countries while here at home we’re fighting an even greater enemy. As we begin a new week which focuses on America … Continue reading
DEBATES . . .
SOMETIMES A PICTURE IS WORTH MORE THAN A THOUSAND WORDS!
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