For those whose circadian rhythm is tied to presidential elections, this week—12 days from Election Day—you may be in a high state of euphoria or depression. That depends on your allegiance to one candidate or the other. Fortunately, I have no such emotion because all I can do is vote and I’ve Read more
I would love to ask Kamala Harris these questions. Bret Bair of Fox News tried a few of them. But Harris avoided straightforward answers. She needs to answer these. 1. After being clear in 2019 that you opposed and would ban fracking, now you say you won’t. Which person should Read more
Trust is an essential factor in relationships. We learn that from the moment that our parents take us in their arms. They are expressing love. That loving care is the foundation for trust we extend to our mothers and fathers. The people holding us are taking care of us. We learn to trust them. Then Read more
Have you ever wondered why people get involved in politics? I suppose there’s a bit of a crusader rabbit in all of us. I confess to that. That may explain why people would engage in politics. They want to make things better. Maybe. When I was a member of the Read more
Last year I decided that I’d start some oak trees from acorns. I was inspired to do so based on a 7-inch oak seedling I planted at our river home in 2007. You may recall that it was the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown. To commemorate that occasion, Queen Read more
If you’re like me, you’ve recoiled with the assassination attempts on Donald Trump. Who wouldn’t? Except possibly the most bitter and despicable people who wish the worst for those with whom they disagree politically. Trump may be the most despised man his detractors have ever known. They include the members Read more
Like many voters today, I’m deeply troubled about the direction of our country. We’re simply on the wrong track. Our economy is a mess because we’ve voted for people who constantly manipulate the free enterprise system. Most of them have a Robin Hood complex, whereby they “rob from the rich Read more
It’s so easy to take your health for granted, until you don’t have it. A doctor raised me so, from my first years, I understood the importance of staying heathy. This was reinforced by real life stories about the consequences otherwise. Moreover, Dad did all of our healthcare. I recall Read more
Back when I was serving in the Virginia General Assembly, I was a strong proponent of property rights. Your wallet is your property and the money in it. There’s no right for anyone to deprive you of either. Unlike some extreme liberal views, I don’t think that my money is owned Read more
This week I returned to Lexington, Virginia to celebrate with my Virginia Military Institute (VMI) classmates—Brother Rats we call ourselves—the 55th anniversary of our matriculation as cadets. On 21st of August 1969 we found ourselves immersed in a spartan lifestyle. It would bring us together in a lifelong bond. Four years Read more