I watched the Republican National Convention last week. Not all of it. But I caught the high points for three of the four evenings and some of the daytime coverage on CNN. And I spent a… Read More
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I asked you all not to make me do this again — to make me write something where it comes across… Read More
“I got a rejection letter from an editor at HarperCollins, who included a report from his professional reader. This report shredded my first-born novel, laughed at my phrasing, twirled… Read More
In the latest arguments over President Trump’s Travel Ban, a Three-Judge Panel of a Federal Appeals Court in Seattle indicated on Monday that it would continue allowing Grandparents an… Read More
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals narrowed the scope of President Trump's Travel Ban Thursday, Ruling that Extended Family Members such as Grandparents are Exempt from the Ban, as well a… Read More
The Supreme Court on Monday granted the Trump Administration's Request to Temporarily Lift Some Restrictions on the President's Travel Ban.
In a one-page Order Signed by Justice Anthony Ken… Read More
This is one of those holidays I am not sure who is open or closed. My nieces and nephews go to different schools and they are all home today. A lot of schools have turned it into… Read More
Happy 242nd Birthday, Navy!I am so proud of the men in my family. The ones who have passed on and the ones who are still here being great influences for my kids.I would say I have had… Read More
When you’re going to propose, here are a few things to remember: Don’t do it in a public place unless you’re sure to get a yes, make sure neither of you can drop or lose th… Read More
I am so thankful for so many things everyday. We had a fun Halloween! My day was scarier than I intended on it being. I had my mammogram last week and I though… Read More
I am so thankful for so many things everyday.I am thankful for this man, plain and simple.This picture was taken Sunday night. My grandfather, Stanley (Papa) and my daughter, Sydney, s… Read More
By: Donovan BaldwinJust returned from Kentucky (December 2017), where family celebrated my mother's 100th birthday (December 23, 2017, for the record). It was an experience. I can use a lot… Read More
I hope everyone had a great Father's Day. My kids are so sweet to me. I have been their only parent for the last 10 years so they celebrate me on Father's Day because they say I… Read More
I am so thankful for so many things everyday.We do birthdays big around here and, of course, yesterday was fun with family celebrating freedom and America!My sister and her family went on va… Read More
I am so thankful for so many things everyday.Is it just me or do the summers seem to get shorter and shorter? The heat might seem like it lasts forever, but I swear it feels like schoo… Read More
Celebrate
– Fierce Fiction by William Cass –
Marcia chose the little photography shop in North Park because one of her work colleagues had recommended it. She’d called the… Read More
I can't believe it's almost Thanksgiving! Time just goes way too fast.I am working really hard getting things in my shop for Christmas shoppers.I love making all kinds of jewelry, but… Read More
The House Passed the most significant piece of Gun Control Legislation in more than Two Decades, Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 (H.R.8).
By a vote of 240-190, the House Approved H… Read More
Leading with My Heart
– Non-Fiction by Virginia Foley – Leading With My Heart
“Leading With My Heart” by Virginia Foley“Well he seemed so low that I could… Read More
It is the day before Christmas and all through the ship not a creature is stirring, not even a mouse. (P.S. We don’t have any mice.)Elmer Luckett to his Parents, 24 December 1944
De… Read More
14 Exceptional Birthday Gifts That Will Surprise and Delight Them
Oh, the pressures that come with buying somebody you love a birthday gift! It may be relatively uncomplicated to buy a pr… Read More
A selfish couple called David and Harriet buy a big house and intend to have eight children. Luckily for them the husband has a very rich father and the wife has a doting mother. The rich fa… Read More
A historic decision that benefits millions.Photo by Towfiqu Barbhuiya on UnsplashThis week, President Biden indicated that he is open to canceling some amount of federal student loan de… Read More
Davido, the award-winning singer, has spoken out about how celebrity has harmed him.
In a recent interview, Davido, although acknowledging that he enjoyed the positive aspects of fame, revea… Read More