Opinion

Gail Crane’s latest book a good read

Published by admin on Thu, 09/16/2021 - 1:33pm
Gail Crane’s second book, “Mystic Travelers—Images from the Edge,” gives the reader a more intimate survey of  her own personal history and growth from fast-paced city dweller to peace and harmony with herself, the love of her life, and her relationship with God.

‘Fall’ into election season

Published by admin on Thu, 09/16/2021 - 1:25pm

My thoughts on Afghanistan

Published by admin on Thu, 09/16/2021 - 9:11am

Greetings! Well, I’m not sure where to begin. This past week marked the 20th anniversary of our country being attacked on 9-11-2001. Anyone from school age on can remember that day vividly. The other day that sticks in my memory was when John Kennedy was assassinated. Both events so tragic they stay with us for a lifetime. Another image seared into my brain is the news clip of two-star Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue walking up the ramp of an aircraft, being the last man to leave Afghanistan.  

You can help by getting involved

Published by admin on Thu, 09/16/2021 - 9:10am

Thanks to all of you who reach out to me and ask how you can help with what is going on in our state and country. If you are fully satisfied with every aspect of government in our world, then this article may not interest you.

Our patience is wearing very thin

Published by admin on Thu, 09/16/2021 - 9:10am

“We’ve been patient, but our patience is wearing thin!”
So sternly says the commander in chief, the most popular president ever who amassed millions more votes than the ever-popular president he served under and who was elected because of his vast knowledge of foreign and domestic affairs and lengthy government experience, who is concerned because his constituents and states are rejecting his plans for mandatory vaccinations. In fact, 26 states have rejected his latest mandates and are taking his administration to court.

What if you were president?

Published by admin on Thu, 09/16/2021 - 9:09am

Sometimes I wonder what would happen if the average working American, a high school graduate,  was thrust into the situation of being President of the United States and faced with making difficult decisions like withdrawing from the war in Afghanistan.
I hope he or she would have competent advisors to offer valuable practical and strategic advice on formulating a plan of action. After all, the intelligence community would offer its assessment of the situation on the ground, as would our experienced military leaders.

Where have all the workers gone?

Published by admin on Thu, 09/09/2021 - 10:49am
I just met this really super cool chick this last week. She is smart, adventurous and down to earth. But there is one major flaw I can’t get past. It’s been bumming me to no end. 
She is a seasonal ski patroller. She used to be a civil engineer, but 10 years ago she quit to work in the ski industry. The thing I can’t get past is what she does in the “off season.” She travels, sees the country and hikes long trails. And she does so on our dime. 

What's up with our State Department?

Published by admin on Thu, 09/09/2021 - 9:02am

Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse in Afghanistan, we learned just days ago that independently-funded flights of American citizens, green card holders, Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) and refugees from that country are being held up by our own U.S. State Department headed by Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.

Salute to the freedom fighters

Published by admin on Thu, 09/09/2021 - 9:01am

When someone says “freedom fighter” what do we usually think of? A guy with a bandana around his head and a bandoleer of cartridges over his shoulder raising an AK-47 in the air?
Perhaps, but in the age of COVID-19 tyranny, a freedom fighter might look more like a scrubbs-clad nurse walking out of her last day at the hospital without her shoes.

Is COVID-19 stealing our humanity?

Published by admin on Thu, 09/02/2021 - 1:39pm
What role does stress play in our health in America and, in particular, as it relates to COVID-19? Does being in a constant state of anxiety about COVID-19 related effects help or hinder us when we talk about immune resistance? What role does isolation play in our anxiety and stress over COVID-19 and are we giving this disease our last, great strength as human beings?