In January 1969, I was roaming around a local bookstore. My second year in college and I had to select a non-fiction book to read and write a report for a history class.
History… what book am I going to find that’ll maintain my interest? … Read More
Hope
June 18, 2018
What We Need
March 26, 2018
On Assignment
Coming Monday: The Ethical Take: “Attack on America” Edition
One of the most unforgettable and tragic news stories of the last 60 years took place in November 1963.
I never saw it until years later because I was sitting in my High School Homeroom class … Read More
March 23, 2018
Crucial Years, Revisited
This is the second of two commentaries about Maj. John Baldwin (Ret.) chest surgeon extraordinaire. Wednesday’s commentary talked about Baldwin’s quick thinking and skillful hands as a young resident. This piece story goes back in time to 1951.
In 1951, nuclear testing continued with a … Read More
November 10, 2017
Let’s Try
Last month Arizona Senator Jeff Flake delivered a declaration on the floor of the Senate worthy of Daniel Webster, about how, lately, “…our democracy is more defined by our discord and our dysfunction than by our own values and principles.”
He offered a passionate plea … Read More
April 28, 2017
A Leader Not Forgotten
A few months ago I learned about the dedication of a statue of John Gilbert Winant from Concord resident and college professor Stephen Ambra.
“Who the heck is John Gilbert Winant?” I asked.
“He’s one of this country’s great unsung heroes of World War II,” … Read More
March 16, 2017
The Road to Washington
That’s right. Those two zany congressmen from Texas are off on the wildest, funniest road they’ve ever traveled! … And you’re along for the ride!
Starring Will Hurd, a Republican and “Beto” O’Rourke, a Democrat…
(Cue the music)
O’Rourke: “We’re off on the road … Read More
November 7, 2016
What Makes America Great
For the past sixteen months there has been a lot of talk that America has lost its way; that we are weak; that we have somehow, lost our greatness.
If that is true, then why do so many want to come to this country, attend … Read More
