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We live in an age of cynicism. Skepticism, suspicion, mistrust, disenchantment pervade society. Bias favors the powerful. Money tilts the scales of justice. Lies are redefined as carelessness. Deviants are

Intending to write a patriotic blog this July 4, I began musing about the American Revolution. I quickly realized how much I had forgotten about the War for Independence so

Vicki asked me what percentage of the US population was over 65 years old. “About 30%,” she suggested. “No” I replied, “You think it’s that high because almost all our

A friend emailed a list of seven paradoxical sins without mentioning my peccadillos. Was his list a hint to cleanup my act? Here are the seven paradoxical sins: Truth—if it

He began shaping my life when I was seventeen. My uncle had told him I wanted to be a doctor. Around midnight a few weeks later I was awakened. “There

He painted the way we were. His warm humor, images of daily events made poignant, the ability to reflect the heart and soul of 20th century America made us pause

I can: Respect myself Develop my gifts and talents Cultivate a healthy marriage  Hope Love Enjoy Become a critical thinker Honor my body through daily exercise and a reasonable diet

Instead of the puerile codswallop politicians inflict upon us they might consider modifying these cosmopolitan insults : A member of Parliament to Disraeli:”Sir, you will either die on the gallows or of

I wager most Christmas gift givers can’t answers all of these questions correctly:  Handel a German-born baroque composer wrote the oratorio Messiah. King David and Jesus were born in Bethlehem.

Regular readers know that I lift weights with two other guys. I call us the Three Muscleteers, although their testosterone toned strength turns heads while I am a 199-pound weakling,

  Currently several hotbeds of Islamic conflict exist. Here are a few:             Saudia Arabia.  About 1500 the Saud dynasty established control over a small area of land that would

A good friend of mine became concerned about his wife’s tendency toward irritating interrogations of friends and family. “She is the grand inquisitor,” he said. Understanding that his wife’s hubris