"Same Old Lang Syne ", whenever heard over the radio, has me reminiscing of times long past. Of old friends with whom I've, regrettably, lost touch. Of dear family and friends whom have passed on. Of old flames, unrequited love, and those such things... Of good times with friends, when we thought ourselves forever young and invincible; wise beyond our youth! There was nothing else for us to know or to learn, we knew, (or thought we knew) all there was to know! Although, it's

"Same Old Lang Syne ", whenever heard over the radio, has me reminiscing of times long past. Of old friends with whom I've, regrettably, lost touch. Of dear family and friends whom have passed on. Of old flames, unrequited love, and those such things... Of food times with friends, when we thought ourselves forever young and invincible; wise beyond our youth! There was nothing else for us to know or to learn, we knew, (or thought we knew) all there was to know! Although, it's

The Barbary Wars Khair ed-Din, a Barbary pirate, also known as Barbarossa, was the menace of the Mediterranean Sea in the 1500's. His Life, his legacy, his blood-thirst, was fixated on attacking Christian ships and towns. An older brother had preceded him... one could say that it was in their blood! As the high Admiral of the Turkish Navy, ed-Din did battle with France, Spain, Italy ... Known by many names, including Captain Red Beard and the Muslim hero - he captured cities,

If you are asked to show proof, via an I.D., that you are who you say you are, the next time you go to vote, are you okay with that? Will the request, make you feel suppressed, as in limited in your activity? In this case, the casting of your ballot? Or does it give you a certain assurance that your identity & the integrity of the vote (in this case, your vote) are considered at all times, above all else? Democrats have a big problem with showing I.D. to vote. But, why? I

I see you, I hear you with the "wear the mask and shut up" messages flooding social media. Now it's my turn! Several times now, long...