A Special Invitation
I have mentioned the book, American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America by Colin Woodard, a number of times. It has made a big impact on the way I now view this country and the very meaningful regional differences that impact our...
From Kansas With Love
We've all been heartened recently by stories of fellow citizens and their acts of kindness and charity during the pandemic. Here is one from the Washington Post that got my attention. For one, it's about farmer Dennis Ruhnke of northeast Kansas. Secondly, it was...
Remembering Ms. Lanning
Our friend Wendy Lang from Decatur takes us back many decades to a Birmingham kindergarten class and her teacher, Ms. Lanning. It's a trip most of us could take, back to our own Ms. Lanning, someone who touched our young lives in special ways and enriched us far more...
I Wish I Had Written This
Frances Coleman has been a friend for many years. I met her when she wrote editorials for the old Mobile Press Register, way back in the day when newspapers were printed on paper and were available every day of the week. A time that now seems so long ago that cars...
George W. Bush: ‘We are not partisan combatants’ in fight against coronavirus
While this country grapples with the chaos and confusion of the coronavirus and political "leaders" put their own self-interest above what is best for the nation, former Republican President George W. Bush, released a statement that should be taken to heart by all...
A Tiger Among Us
Recently I did a short piece about Medal of Honor winner Bennie Adkins of Opelika being a victim of the coronavirus. I largely relied on info that Troy Turner, editor of the Opelika-Auburn News, wrote. In fact, it was Troy's article that told me my friend of many...
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