As Congress battles over government spending, one effort that should be able to attract bipartisan support is the worldwide fight against HIV.
Depending on whom you listen to about the constantly shifting horse race we call a US presidential election, either Joe Biden or Donald Trump is always ahead or behind by a nose ... nationally…
Life is fragile and doesn’t last very long, so we should try to enjoy every day.
If you like stories like I do, you probably like hearing a story that includes you. Ever been on a trip, adventure, party or just sitting around at a group discussion and then have a different…
WASHINGTON DC — Not long ago many of us greeted veterans and active-duty soldiers, sailors and marines with a heartfelt “thanks for your service.” It made us feel good. But perhaps it should m…
I don’t know why I get hung up on having to watch videos. One of my friends got me hooked on looking at videos for changing my life. You probably have watched some too. “I did this for five da…
On March 8, the US Department of Defense’s All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office released the first volume of a two-volume “Report on the Historical Record of U.S. Government Involvementwith Un…
In his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden referred to an American dilemma – the shrinking Snicker’s bar. He pointed out that his Snicker’s bar purchase had less or fewer Snickers.…
Although life has its ups and downs, at times of prolonged or intense down periods there is the potential of feeling overwhelmed. When this happens, it can create a cascading effect. Your atti…
Each new year, millions of Americans resolve to lose weight. But the overwhelming majority of them will fail — and not due to a lack of willpower.
I’m voting for the Presidential candidate who will promise to keep Social Security solvent. I’ve hit the age where I’m finally on the receiving end of some of this government money and I want …
Wendy’s ran into a wall of popular resistance with the mid-February release of its “earnings call” transcript for the fourth quarter of 2023. The transcript mentioned an intention to test “dyn…
COLUMBIA — Following a show of overwhelming public support through the 2024 South Carolina Republican Presidential Preferential Primary advisory question about the need for lawsuit reform in t…
Just imagine what it was like when people mostly traveled by rivers. Explorers found a land that had lots of rivers and waterways. Nothing over here but native people and wonderful systems of …
Just imagine what it was like when people mostly traveled by rivers. Explorers found a land that had lots of rivers and waterways. Nothing over here but native people and wonderful systems of …
On February 21, the Biden administration announced a new $1.2 billion round of student loan forgiveness, with president Joe Biden personally notifying the 153,000 beneficiaries by email.
America's position as a global tech leader is under attack from within.
Nikki Haley is overall respected for her political service. She did a good job as Governor of South Carolina for two terms and as an Ambassador for our country. Personally, I can see her as do…
We are saturated with news in America. We know about the legal troubles of former President Donald Trump. Every day we are updated about the latest court proceedings and what is still to come.…
I don’t know how you get interested in things. Some things just come before and spur your interest. You might be riding down the road and see an interesting sight. Sometimes a friend will show…
Are you having trouble finding places to get some assistance for your mental health?
Dear Editor,
There are many reasons why some people are reluctant to get help for their mental health or addiction issues.
Living without limits. Living your life to the fullest. Living with happiness. Living your dreams. Living free from fear and worry. You have the power to live your life any way you want.
Sixty minutes reported, on Sunday evening February third, about a gap in our border wall. The gap is reported to be about sixty miles east of San Diego and is a global destination for migrants…
According to a report issued by Special Counsel Robert K. Hur on February 8, his investigation found "evidence that President Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified materials after …
Settle down, settle down, I’m not talking to you I’m talking to myself. It is Super Bowl weekend. Excitement seems to be brewing like a witch’s cauldron filled with eye of newt. It’s too bad w…
There is an enormous difference between someone who is broke and someone who considers themselves poor. Being broke refers to a current financial situation. Poor however, is a state of mind.
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Dear Editor,
Have you heard about the prices for tickets to the Super Bowl? It’s wild. One guy told me that he heard that tickets could cost $10,000. He said that the cheapest ticket was $8,500. I don’t kn…
Valentine’s day is coming soon and you better go to the store today if you want a cheap box of candy!
Numerous people have frozen to death in America this winter. They literally died from exposure to the cold.
The Arnold Schwarzenegger film, The Terminator, is about “a world where an artificially intelligent defense network known as Skynet has become self-aware and has conquered humanity,” according…
My vehicle just turned 80,000 miles. That’s no big deal. It’s just that I get a kick out of watching an odometer turn all those 9s into 0s. Who doesn’t like that?
The fix, it seems, is in -- for both Super Bowl LVIII and the 2024 presidential election.
Anger, resentment, jealousy and hate are terribly draining emotions. If you have any of these going on in your life then you’re going to be tired most of the time. They can be mentally exhausting.
Dear Editor,
Oh Man! I’ve been sucked into getting wrapped up in a game. Yes, I’m talking about a football playoff game. This year I’ve been pretty good about not getting wrapped up in watching so many gam…
When you contemplate training high school students to drive school buses on the one hand, it was - more than - proven to be economical, successful and possible in the old days. On the other ha…
Have you ever wondered how much money sharecroppers were paid in January, 1824 or in 1924? Perhaps not. Truth be told, I didn’t give much thought to it either - until recently. Like most, I am…
A woman has never told me she felt good about her abortion. For 39 years I served in pastoral roles in different places. I had numerous women tell me they felt like they had no choice. Some sa…
Don’t you wish you could control the weather? Everybody does. Who wouldn’t want to be in charge for there own purposes? Imagine going to the beach and getting the temperature just right for ly…
We all face decisions throughout life when circumstances change. Deciding what path to take can pose a dilemma. Each of the various options has positives and negatives. How do you determine th…
People occasionally will ask about my upbringing, family life and Appalachia roots. So, here is my song that I wrote and recorded titled Coal Miner’s Son. Maybe you can relate to some parts of…
Ah Rain! Beautiful water, the elixir of life, and all those other things that seem to create havoc and boggle the mind; what do you think about when it is raining? Rain can bring about all sor…
WASHINGTON DC - There was a time when climate scientist Judith Curry was the sweetheart of the global warming set. As she put it in an interview with newsman John Stossel, "I was adopted by th…
2024 is here and congratulations – you are here to celebrate!
I can’t believe it! It’s New Years Eve and I’ve already failed a New Year's resolution. This year was going to be different. I wrote about this a few weeks ago. You know all the things we get …