Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Well-Being
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One of the Last Standing Hell Hawks: Bob Russell
Many people love Bob Russell, one of the heroic Hell Hawks of WWII. This distinguished man’s 99th birthday is on January 17th. So, adoring family, friends, and veterans will join him on and around that day in Dunedin, Florida. UPDATE: Here is a recap of a great party week! Bob is a regular at local…
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Dream on America, For the More Perfect Union
American people get to dream of a more perfect union; thankfully it still hangs like a star. It hasn’t been snuffed out, so far. And maybe it just flickered a bit brighter, given the political spectacles of these last days. The brightness and hope manifested in Hakeem Jefferies – not because he’s a Democrat, but…
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Our Precious Ability to Make and Keep Decisions
The ability to make and keep decisions is a defining life trait of humans. It places us squarely between animals and Godliness, trying to be more like one or the other. At this intersection there is wiggle room, where we, as individuals and groups, slip around on a greasy slide between barbarism and humanitarianism. Before…
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The Noble Challenge Of Salvaging American Democracy – Part 1
There is a lot in the way of salvaging American democracy. Probably it starts with a reluctance or inability to see the truth. Any successful effort would be noble – and then some. It can be done, and in some manner, it will be done, to the desire and good of the people. But it…
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Great Varied Talents of Humanitarian Tim Wright
Tim Wright was most certainly a talented humanitarian. You could see this in casually meeting him, or in observing him in the church or at the barn, always doling out his persistent love and caring. 2022 is the second Christmas since Tim’s passing. Many remember joyous seasons with him, such as those at St. John’s…
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Behold the Post-Midterm Double Down on Fascism
Establishment politicians, under the long-established chicanery of bipartisanship, are content – even intent – to double down on fascism. In the absence of transparent meaningful corrective action, American democracy is giving way to fascism, faster than ever. Please excuse that pointed words are necessary to impart dire conditions. Sadly, Congress will appear only a few…