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There once was a man. A good man. A kind and generous man. He regularly gave money and gifts to friends and family. Some even said he was generous to a fault, giving more than he could actually afford. But he gave out of the goodness of his heart. Despite his generosity, many did not […]

Some 235 years ago, the residents of the New World grew weary of the self-perpetuating practices and the unabating arrogance of the tyrannical government that had repressed its citizens for years. Taxes and over-reaching edicts had pushed the people beyond their limits. Localized protest movements had spread throughout the region and discontent had risen to the point of action. […]

“VANCOUVER – Angry Canucks fans went on a rampage, smashing windows, looting and torching cars and dumpsters on the streets of downtown Vancouver last night. More than three hours after the Stanley Cup final loss, police are moving up Howe St. toward the crowd massed at the Chapters book store on Howe and Robson.” begins […]

Memorial Day traditionally marks the end of spring and the beginning of a fun-filled summer. Bar-b-ques in the backyard, picnics in the park, and water skiing at the lake are hallmarks of this transitional holiday. Let the good times begin, we seem to say. And with good reason. We live in a land where we […]

Americans depend more on Federal aid than ever. This was the title of a recent article in USAToday by Dennis Cauchon. In it, Cauchon shared some enlightening, even shocking, information about just how much Americans depend on the largess of the government. Increased Federal Assistance There have been sharp increases to the amount of federal money given […]

Often times I stop and marvel that almost everyone else seems to be unaffected by what, to me, are alarming headlines:  The S & P Rating for US Debt Downgraded to “Negative,” Alliances of Foreign Nations No Longer Trade in Dollars, China and Japan Sell Off Large Quantities of US Treasuries, Almost 300 Banks Have […]

One natural disaster that more of us may have been considering lately is a major earthquake.  If you’ve watched the news at all in the last month, you are probably aware of the devastation and loss of life in Japan after a 9.0 magnitude temblor rocked that country and set off a massive tsunami and […]

I’ve heard an amusing assessment of the difference between boys and girls. Girls are said to look at a dangerous situation and think, “I might get hurt,” and back away. Boys, by contrast, think, “I might not,” and plow ahead. I’ve seen some of that among my own children, but then again there are no […]

The national news seems to have the same themes every day now- the budget debate in Washington, who may run in the next presidential election, gas prices, radiation from Japan’s nuclear reactors, and wars on foreign soils with a smattering of violent crimes.  It’s easy to get immune to what should be shocking news. The […]