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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...

Out of the Wild, a Snake Story

“Let’s try to take it home.” Hmmmm, I contemplate Eric’s suggestion and quickly come to the conclusion that yes it’s an excellent plan....

Beware the “Free” Haircut

It’s time for me to get a new barber. I get my haircuts and trims for free, but Sabrina always takes too much...

Retirement: Just One More Rite of Passage

I expect any day now to find in our green mailbox an official-looking envelope from the federal government. It will mark both closure and...

Return to Your Local Roots

As a child, I vividly remember my mom handing me a few dollar bills and sending me off on my bike to get...

Directionless Dad Knew What Was Important

This is a bitter-sweet time of the year for me.  Spending Father's Day with son Will and my wife Janet is an annual...

Recipe of the Week: Grilled Surf-and-Turf with Spicy Garlic-Shallot Butter

Most father’s would agree you can’t easily beat this Father’s Day meal. And ladies your dad and husband will be real impressed with...