Nov 20, 2017
17 reasons to be thankful in 2017
I have this vague recollection of people thinking that 2016 was The Worst Year Ever, but at this point, that notion seems downright quaint: After all, "No-Drama" Obama was finishing up a nice, quiet …
Nov 20, 2017
Right and wrong don’t depend on right and left
There is a battle being fought for the soul of America and, so far, it looks like the good guys are losing.
No, this isn’t the War on Christmas. That’s a different channel. You can tell me Merry Ch…
Nov 20, 2017
Reflections on Thanksgiving and thankfulness
We all lead busy lives, but at this time of year, we need to slow down and take time to reflect on all the everyday blessings that we enjoy.
There are so many little things that we don't give much…
Nov 20, 2017
Word of ‘the great American crime decline’ demise premature
The National Institute of Justice reported this week that homicides in America’s largest cities rose in 2015 and again in 2016, although not all cities experienced a significant increase and some cit…
Nov 20, 2017
Take action on ‘Giving Tuesday’ — and beyond
You probably already know about the two big shopping days — Black Friday and Cyber Monday — that follow Thanksgiving.
But did you know that Giving Tuesday is observed on Nov. 28? By showing your ge…
Nov 16, 2017
My colonoscopy — going boldly where no man has gone
One in three folks over 50 who need a colonoscopy fail to have one. That’s nuts.
It’s easier than it's ever been, and not getting this done might kill you. So schedule one now, before Obamacare imp…
Nov 14, 2017
What happened to Thanksgiving?
It seems as though Halloween ended and Christmas began. When and why did we abandon Thanksgiving?
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated because the Pilgrims were thankful for surviving the previous…
Nov 9, 2017
My Druncle Mac’s take on the Harvey Weinstein fallout
We took my parents home to Alabama for the Crimson Tide vs. LSU game Saturday, and I had occasion to get some insight into current events from my Druncle Mac. I pass on his blue collar views because …
Nov 6, 2017
New Crestview support group helps sexual assault victims
Coming to Crestview, Florida in the near future is a support group for sexual assault victims.
Our mission is, “A Christian-based network support group for sexually abused women and men. Our goal i…
Nov 6, 2017
Like everything in Washington, the Justice Department is political
As most assumed, lobbyist and fired Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was indicted by Mueller’s Special Counsel investigation.
This indictment had nothing to do with Trump's campaign. The inves…