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ROBERT L. MARONIC: Is Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) Running For President in 2028? – Part II

I read an article on nbc.com on February 13 entitled, “In Munich, AOC warns that democracies must deliver for the working class to stave off 'authoritarianism,” which was written by Sahil Kapur. I highly...

BOB BROWN: Aging Poetically, Part III

Being elderly is a full-time job. It could be the best job you ever had,...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Is Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) Running For President in 2028? – Part I

I strongly suspect that the self-assured and arrogant Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is going to be a presidential or...

FRED FIRST: But Is It Art?

I have mentioned before that I have recently found pleasure and pleasant distraction in the...

BECKY MAUPIN: A New Season, New Expectations

Motherhood, I'm learning, is a series of seasons. None of them are truly easy; they're...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Biden’s Foolish and Ineffective Military Strategy Against Iran

How many times did Iran's proxies attack U.S. military bases in Iraq, Jordan and Syria before January 28? The unbelievable answer is 160. How many times did...

DEVOTIONAL: Will We Give The Next Generations Blessing Or Chaos?

After that generation died, another generation grew up who did not acknowledge the LORD or remember the mighty things he had done for Israel. ...

FRED FIRST: Go West, Old Man!

We decided this fall that our wonderful, comfortable, convenient and convivial existence here in Southwest Virginia in our 75th year could not be our...

MELIINDA MYERS: Unique Gifts for Your Valentine

Chocolates and roses are synonymous with Valentine’s Day. They are always a welcome gift but maybe this is the year you decide to give...

Randy Huff: Rumination on Our National Need

I still believe in freedom – personal and national. But we will lose this treasure if we fail to pay its price in personal...

SCOT BELLAVIA: Movie Theater PSA

Rules were not made to be broken; they were made because someone offended common etiquette. Recent events transpired during one viewer’s (this author’s) attendance...
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