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ROBERT L. MARONIC: Is Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) Running For President in 2028? – Part II

I read an article on nbc.com on February 13 entitled, “In Munich, AOC warns that democracies must deliver for the working class to stave off 'authoritarianism,” which was written by Sahil Kapur. I highly...

BOB BROWN: Aging Poetically, Part III

Being elderly is a full-time job. It could be the best job you ever had,...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Is Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) Running For President in 2028? – Part I

I strongly suspect that the self-assured and arrogant Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is going to be a presidential or...

FRED FIRST: But Is It Art?

I have mentioned before that I have recently found pleasure and pleasant distraction in the...

BECKY MAUPIN: A New Season, New Expectations

Motherhood, I'm learning, is a series of seasons. None of them are truly easy; they're...

Love is Not Spelled “Cupid” by Mark Graham

My wife will insist I’m taking this view simply as an excuse not to indulge her in chocolates, cards, and other gifts. She’s...

Raymond Berry- One of Life’s MVP’s

by Joe Kennedy For me, one of the peak moments of the recent NFL Super Bowl occurred after the game when a lean, brown-haired...

Ask the Nature Lady: Wildlife “Break-ins”

by Marlene Condon People often write to ask me about critters getting into their homes.  The problem is usually that animals are being attracted...

Its Been 99 Years Since Congress Officially Got Its Fingers Into Your Wallet

byMike Keeler The Founding Fathers feared it. They were so concerned that the government would abuse the power of taxation, or that some states...

More From My Study Of Time: Creating A Calendar

by Mary Jo Shannon Calendars are essential for organizing our lives. We usually have several – one in the kitchen to keep track of...

Valentine’s Day . . . What Does It Mean?

by Hayden Hollingsworth Of all our celebrations Valentine’s Day may be one of the most obscure in its origin.  It is shrouded in mystery...
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