What Happens When We Fail to Take a Stand; What's Happening When We Are Prevented, From Taking That Stand? The NCAA Woman of the Year...

"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

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,

After having to make several trips from my home in the south, northward, over the past few years, I have learned a few things! When...

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 lines of cars and trucks wait as a little elementary school girl runs from her parents car to the waiting school bus, only to turn around and run back to her car {in a panic} in order to retrieve her mask....in order to gain access to the waiting school bus! I've seen my own grandchildren panic when they can't find their mask quickly enough. Thi