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SCOTT DREYER: Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child

As adults, it is important to think of what messages we are giving the children in our lives about the meaning and celebration of Christmas. Ponder this: “Christmas Through the Eyes...

FRED FIRST: Birds of a Feather

We were invited to join some geologist-birder friends for an outing last week that would...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Mr. President, Just Shut The H*ll Up

Nick Reiner, 32, the cocaine addicted and schizophrenic son of famed Hollywood sitcom actor, prolific...

BOB BROWN: “A Multitude of the Heavenly Host”

For many years, the Hon. B. Waugh Crigler, a former federal magistrate, taught the Men’s...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Annex Ukraine Now

Steve Witkoff, acting as personal envoy for President Trump, first met with Russian President Vladimir Putin...

BRUCE RINKER: Fragmented Schooling

Mitchell Thomashow is an eminent science educator and writer who founded the Environmental Studies program at Antioch New England Graduate School in Keene, NH....

DICK BAYNTON: Falling Backward

It is true that falling backward, especially by an older person can end up with serious injuries. Falling forward has the benefit of breaking...

JOY SYLVESTER JOHNSON: America First

“We both have sons, but I do more for my son than I do for your son.  Isn’t that what we’re talking about.  We...

DICK BAYNTON: Potholes, Speed Bumps & Work Rules

The State of Michigan is slated to save about $400 million on the cost of public roads, buildings and highway maintenance (especially potholes). Here’s...

DICK BAYNTON: The Dignity of Work

Only a few years ago our nation was sustaining able-bodied workers who turned to government handouts when they couldn’t find a job. The folks...

LUCKY GARVIN: A Requiem For “Collar”

His name was ‘Collar.” He came to us with two siblings. He was the only squirrel we’ve ever raised who, even as a baby,...