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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,...

FRED FIRST: I Had a Thought! I Lost It.

How Our Words Make Sense (or Not) Raise your hand if you know what I'm talking about here: You are in a wide-ranging conversation with one...

The Roanoke Mayoral Race: Will Cobb’s Rigid Mindset or Bowers’ Common Sense Prevail?

“19 angels carried me across the threshold the victory, yesterday.” Said David Bowers, the Candidate for Roanoke City Mayor, or indeed, former Mayor, who...

MORGAN GRIFFITH: Veterans Day

November 11, 2024, is when Americans will celebrate Armistice Day, more commonly known as Veterans Day. The roots of this day date back to 1918,...

BOB BROWN: We Need A Time To Rest

I often sat in my mother’s lap until I was 12.  During my childhood, she “tucked me in” every night at bedtime, but I...

MELINDA MYERS: Holiday Gift Ideas for Gardeners

It’s time to begin tackling that gift list for the holidays. Consider gifting your favorite gardener something practical and attractive to enjoy for months...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: The Unbearable Bitterness of Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger

Champion bodybuilder, Hollywood film star and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (2003-11) endorsed woke fellow-Californian Vice President Kamala Harris for president on October 30....