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ROBERT L. MARONIC: When Is Trump’s Promise To Iran That “Help Is On The Way” Finally Going To Happen?

There was a horrific, chaotic carnage in the streets of Iran during a nationwide protest on January 8 and 9. Tens of thousands of unarmed protesters were shot dead in an indiscriminate slaughter...

FRED FIRST: Missouri’s Capitol City: First-Time Tourist

I could not possibly do justice to my first visit a half hour south of...

BOB BROWN: The Triumph of Terrible Feelings Over Judgment

Today, our way of life is dominated by powerful, fast-moving, extreme emotions — especially anger,...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: President Trump Owes The UK An Apology

I read a disturbing and disquieting article in the New York Times on January 23 entitled,...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) Is a Defeatist

I read an article in the New York Post by Emily Crane on January 26 entitled,...

Colorful Mums For Fall Gardens and Containers

Add a burst of fresh color to the fall landscape with mums. This traditional fall flower is still a favorite of many.  These fall...

SCOTT DREYER: On Labor Day And Every Day, Will We Learn from Argentina’s Example?

For much recent history, the sprawling South American country of Argentina was wealthy with a high standard of living for most of its residents....

DEVOTIONAL: What Does The Bible Say About Work?

The first Monday of September is a US national holiday to honor workers called Labor Day. Many see work as a curse or drag,...

SCOTT DREYER: September 1 Meditations

Today we have been blessed with a gorgeous day here in Southwest Virginia...blue skies and a break from the oppressive August humidity.  Many look...

SCOTT DREYER: That’s Outrageous! Our Grossly Lopsided VA Senate

From early on, our balance is key. As toddlers, we learn to balance ourselves so we can walk without falling, and then later learn...

SCOTT DREYER: That’s Outrageous! Mere 21 Dems in VA Senate Block Tax Relief for 8.6 million Virginians

As you may remember from your school days, both the US and state governments are based on three branches of government and checks and...
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