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ROBERT L. MARONIC: The US Is Already An Empire – Part II

New York Times columnist Ross Douthat observed in a highly accurate op-ed entitled “The American Empire in Retreat,” which was written on September 4, 2021. According to Douthat, the US has three types of empires. He stated...

FRED FIRST: There And Back Again

RECAP: I would be able to visit southwest Virginia again--home for almost 40 years, and...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: The US Is Already An Empire – Part I

I read a misinformed article in the New York Times on February 27, which was written by Edward Wong. The article’s title was “Trump’s Foreign Policy:...

BOB BROWN: Peace of Mind, Part II: The Covenant Advocate

Some troubles are loud and obvious; others wear a white coat, earn high grades, and...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: How To Win The War In Iran?

The US military cannot win the war in Iran for the Iranian people. The victory must come from...

Recipe of the Week: Honey Lemon Pasta Salad

by Leigh Sackett It is hard for me to fathom that summer is here already. It really feels like last summer just ended! Summer...

A “Pick-Up” At Lipe’s Pharmacy In 1953

by Mary Jo Shannon Every Wednesday at 7:00 a.m., approximately twelve persons gather in the chapel at Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church to read and...

One Mo’ Cup O’ Joe . . .

by Joe Kennedy I achieved a major milestone a week or two ago. It happened on a Saturday, a day rife with rain, a day meant...

On Stage With Livingston Taylor

by John Robinson “Hey, we lucked out! Seats in the center of the front row”  My friend Hendon deals out the tickets to our...

A Checklist of Little Monsters: Don’t Read This If You’re an Arachnophobe!

by H. Bruce Rinker, Ph.D. For us scientists, checklists of flora and fauna are all-important tools that indicate our proficiency in the natural world. ...

Is Honesty Your Policy?

by Stephanie Koehler I have been thinking a lot about truth and honesty lately.  It seems to be a topic that permeates the public landscape...