DON’T LET HIM DOWN!

Every morning I read the editorial page of The Wall Street Journal hoping that the flagship newspaper for conservatives will finally have come to its senses about what is happening in America. This 4th of July holiday offers a propitious opportunity to stand up for the principles of the Declaration of Independence before our democratic…

Back when I was a kid in Iowa, my brother-in-law built a bomb shelter in his backyard. It was the height of the Cold War, and people were scared, though looking back, I doubt that the Russians would have wasted an atomic bomb on Iowa. But fear was real, and it was a dangerous time….

Now that the Memorandum of Understanding* (MOU) has been signed allegedly ending hostilities between the United States and Iran, the diplomatic drama will become one of handwringing, outrage, boasting and predictable mendacity especially on part of the White House. Many wars over the last couple centuries have ended In what diplomats call “status quo ante…

We all do, don’t we? At least those of us who have dogs and respect their uncanny skills in navigating human society. Our dog companions always make us feel better. Think about it. Observations about dogs are always positive: dogs are always happy to see us, dogs understand our moods, dogs make us feel better…

On this D-Day anniversary we are reminded of the courage and resilience of the United States and its Allies in defeating Nazi Germany in 1945.The effort was the result of many nations joining together to prevent the destruction of western civilization by fascists and their anti-democratic allies. In contrast, we find Americans today unable to…

As a follow-up to my earlier post from Denver, I feel compelled to mention a few observations about the commencement event for Denver South High School. Held at the University of Denver field house, there was a large electronic scoreboard recording the events in real time giving the feeling of a professional sports arena. It…

After a too long absence from Colorado I am lucky this Memorial Day to be in Denver for my granddaughter Makenna’s high school graduation. It’s a homecoming of sorts for me.  Last evening my wife and I attended a celebration hosted by Makenna’s parents and a friend’s family. Both girls were star volley ball players…

This week I attended the 100th birthday party for a remarkable person. Held at the Petite Violette, a chic French restaurant in Atlanta, it was a fitting location to celebrate her long life. Her presence alone dominated the occasion and suggested that she was no ordinary woman. Gracious and acutely alert, she greeted her friends…

I recently read an article about how Iowa might be rethinking its “red” politics since MAGA policies took effect. One major crisis seems to be in education where public schools are closing leaving some rural areas high and dry. Apparently, this is the case since the legislature began giving $8,000 per student toward school choice….