Books address hot-button issues
This time every year a free community discussion series takes place called Great Decisions. The series discusses United States Foreign Policy issues that are...
Langston a man of many firsts
“The Constitution does not provide for first and second class citizens.”— Wendell Willkie“There is in this country no superior, dominant, ruling class of citizens....
The phone call no one wants to get
It all started when I answered the phone early in the evening on a spring day several years ago. After I said “Hello,” I...
Canis Major follows Orion
As in January, Orion the Hunter dominates the southern sky this month. Rising soon after him in the southeastern sky is his companion for...
Cookbooks offer recipes for Super Bowl
With the Super Bowl quickly approaching your mind is likely on one of a few subjects: where am I watching it; what am I...
Domestic violence in our midst
February is known for Valentine’s Day. Retailers stock aisles and aisles with cards, chocolates, flowers, and stuffed toys – all tokens of love for...
Bubba and Bevis, the gentle giants
Bubba and Bevis were the names of the two draft horses George got in the spring of 2005. George had retired from racing harness...
The story of Gemini
In my younger days, I learned a simple technique for learning the constellations. Start with one that is easy to find, and work your...
Does Sir Paul finally have his ticket to ride?
“Rather than provide clear assurances to Paul McCartney that defendants will not challenge his exercise of his termination rights, defendants are clearly reserving their...
She looked just like my grandma
While out for breakfast in a tea room in Florida, a lady came through the kitchen door and over to our table. As soon...
