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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...

Is There Anyone Who’s Not Mad?

The Republicans are mad at the Democrats.  The Democrats are mad right back.  The liberals are mad at the conservatives and vice versa. ...

Recipe of the Week: A Meal For You!

I often want to put a whole meal with all its recipes in the Happy Chef, instead of just one recipe. But there...

Mighty Fine Fishing with Frank

“My dad first took me fishing here when I was ten,” says Frank with that trademark grin and gleam in his eye. “So you’ve been...

Mother Nature or Father God?

In a recent Bible study group, a participant was reflecting on the volcano in Iceland that not long ago spewed ash and debris...

One Man’s Treasure Indeed

China provides the U.S. with lots of inexpensive goods.  In return, the U.S. sells back to China many high-end luxury products. Here's a case...

A Perspective on Teachers

It’s that time again – back to school season.  Nearly every advertisement is telling us about hip new fashions and clever new school...
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