Dick Baynton
STUART REVERCOMB: We Will Greatly Miss The Indefatigable Dick Baynton
EDITOR'S UPDATE:Three days after sending the note that follows (March 17 - his last communication with us) Dick passed away while awaiting the possible surgery he mentions below. Per...
DICK BAYNTON: March Public Service Announcements
Following are two public service announcements that were forwarded to members of the ‘Big Lick...
DICK BAYNTON: Healthcare U.S.A.
The total cost of healthcare in the US was about 18% of GDP in 2019;...
DICK BAYNTON: Life and Death In Idlib Province, Syria
Syria, about the size of North Dakota with a population of about 17 million people...
DICK BAYNTON: Political Sophistry
Recently I heard one of the current band of presidential candidates whine that he had...
Dick Baynton: Uniting States
The title of today’s column refers to several efforts to unite a consortium of nations in our troubled world. The United States of America...
DICK BAYNTON: A Looming Unnatural Disaster
Natural disasters are predictable a few hours in advance but often turn up with no advance warning such as the sinkhole that developed only...
DICK BAYNTON: Independence Day #242, 2018
Not everyone realizes that The Revolutionary War lasted over 8 years - from 1775 to 1783. Officially, the conflict began when the Colonial Militia...
DICK BAYNTON: Falling Backward
It is true that falling backward, especially by an older person can end up with serious injuries. Falling forward has the benefit of breaking...
DICK BAYNTON: Potholes, Speed Bumps & Work Rules
The State of Michigan is slated to save about $400 million on the cost of public roads, buildings and highway maintenance (especially potholes). Here’s...
DICK BAYNTON: The Dignity of Work
Only a few years ago our nation was sustaining able-bodied workers who turned to government handouts when they couldn’t find a job. The folks...