There is always great debate in the United States over many things. This time of year it is over the reason for the Christmas holiday. Too bad as this is a wonderful time of year but people instead choose to turn it into disagreement, argument, and even conflict. Thankfully, this is another of the topics that is very easy… [Read More]
Thanks Sis
This was to be my first ever Christmas spent alone. I had done a pretty good job staying busy and simply avoiding it. Then it happened… My little sister sent me a box and told me to open it on Christmas Eve. I did as told and as I unpacked it, the emotions took over…. [Read More]
Thanksgiving Proclamation
The following is the original Thanksgiving Proclamation signed by President George Washington in 1789. I LOVE the writings of our founding fathers. It is very, very clear to me that they were God fearing men and knew exactly where our many blessings came from. All of this nonsense about ‘separation of church and state’ is… [Read More]
Labor Day
Another Labor Day…. I sure appreciate the day off. I don’t exactly celebrate the origin of this holiday but who am I to complain. The start of the NFL and NCAA football seasons is a good thing if for no other reason than to stare at the TV. I always hate to see summer come to… [Read More]
Thank You Vets!
I love the United States and the principals on which it was founded. Therefore; I love Independence Day. Our service men and women hold a VERY special place in my heart and I thank each and every one of you from the deepest reaches of my heart (my son included – 101st Airborne/Air Assault –… [Read More]