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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,...

MELINDA MYERS: Winter Care for Trees, Shrubs and Perennials in Containers

As you prepare your landscape for winter don’t overlook the trees, shrubs and perennials you have growing in containers. These need a bit of...

SCOT BELLAVIA: My Modus Operandi Online

It used to be that I only posted on Facebook for the occasional life update or most recent picture. This was in contrast to...

SCOTT DREYER: Election Truth or Consequences . . . or Both

Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers and sisters.  -- James 1:16 (NASB) Did you see it? Nov. 19 at noon Mayor Rudy Guiliani and other...

Thanksgiving 2020: Three Families, Two hours, Stay Outside and No Chanting

OK – I think we’ve hit the top (or bottom depending on how you look at it) of preposterous government over-reach when it comes...

SCOTT DREYER: Did You Know The Word “Gullible” Is Not In The Dictionary?

This old joke keeps coming to mind these past couple of weeks as I see the “news” and social media stories and commentaries seeking...

SCOT BELLAVIA: Six Logical Fallacies on Twitter Leading Up to The Election

Did you know 73% of statistics used as proof are made up on the spot? Including that one. When our argument can’t stand on itself...