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BOB BROWN: AGING POETICALLY, PART I

Too often, the human race is a race against time. Until recently, I was a sprinter in this race. Nowadays, blessed by the gift of a long life, my...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Twenty Reasons For Regime Change in Iran

1. The kidnapping of 66 Americans at the U.S. embassy in Tehran on November 4, 1979,...

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...

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,...

Make Sense of Place By Knowing Where You’re From

Where are you from? No, really. This is a serious and important question to ponder for a moment, because as Wendell Berry has suggested,...

The Shannon Travel Misadventures

We can’t compete with the Griswolds on their way to Wally World, or the “Outsiders’” escapades in New York City, so I doubt...

The Healthcare Bill: A Watershed Moment?

The Health Care Reform Bill has passed . . . finally.  The question is what does it mean and the answer one gets...

Don’t Miss The “Easter Opportunity”

It may be a weird connection to some, but when I think of Easter, I think of marriage.  Actually, I think of the...

Never Judge A Dog By Its Color

Attention prospective dog owners!  When selecting a furry companion to join your midst it is not only important to select a breed conducive...

Help a Sista’ Out

Last night my wife and I offered to baby-sit for a young mom.  She has four great kids newborn through age 9. As...