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BOB BROWN: A Rose

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) wrote many memorable lines including, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” a literal and botanical truth. Juliet lamented Romeo’s Montague name, her...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Hey, Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Shut The H*ll Up

According to the second half of Ecclesiastes 3:8 (paraphrased), there is a time for peace...

FRED FIRST: Can You Hear Me Now?

Yes, I have not said much lately, here at the one month mark. Ann has lived...

BECKY MAUPIN: Moms’ Needs Always Come Last—And That Has to Change

You’ve probably heard the phrase “You can’t pour from an empty cup,” but if you’re...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Greta Thunberg’s Warped Sense Of Justice

TIME magazine's Person of the Year in 2019, Swedish child-woman and virulent antisemite, Greta Thunberg,...

A Perspective on Priorities

by Stephanie Koehler There is nothing quite like a “near miss” to set your priorities straight.  You know the feeling… the rush of adrenalin...

Playing Ahead of The Game

by Lucky Garvin I am privileged to work with a group of highly motivated and very bright medical practitioners. But as capable as they all...

Disaster-Mapping: Let’s Start Pulling the Pins Now

by Fred First The car won't start and the milk you poured on your cereal this morning went south. The kids have the flu...

The Happy Chef – Mid-Winter Lobster Bisque

by Leigh Sackett Winter is certainly upon us and has been for awhile. We may not be seeing as much white stuff as New...

“You Can’t Go Home Again . . .” Or Can You?

by Lucky Garvin I paid a visit five days ago. From ages ten through seventeen, my home was in Stephentown, a little hamlet founded...

Paying Back the Debt . . . a Personal Priority

by Hayden Hollingsworth As President Obama unfurled his thoughts in the State of the Union message it was obvious there is much we need...