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Memorial Day and Remembering »

Today we celebrate Memorial Day. I’ve been taught what Memorial Day is about, but over the years of picnics, movies and other well-meaning distractions, it may have lost some of it’s meaning. It’s good to revisit the true meaning of this holiday. Let me ask, do you know what the roots and meaning of this [...]

The Top Collegiate Debaters in the Land »

One of the most underrated collegiate “sports” is debating. It is athletics of the mind. Many years ago for a brief period I participated in my college’s debate team. Debating teaches you to think fast, analyze the opposing viewpoint, and put yourself in the other guy’s shoes. It should be a required part of every [...]

My Recent Trip to London and Meeting Ed Meese »

I am freshly back from a business trip to London and eager to start writing in this blog again. My apologies for being away from it for so long. My journey to London provided me with a poignant trip down memory lane. Please forgive my self-indulgence.
My recent trip to London started some 25 years ago. [...]

Thanksgiving to God »

When was the last time you stopped and thanked God? I mean, truly thought about what He has done for you, and thanked Him? For many of us, “all too long” is the answer I’m afraid. Open the newspaper today, or watch your local TV station, and there’s sure to be a story (or two [...]

First Measurable Snowfall of the Season »

This morning I woke up in the 1970s. At least that’s where I was transported to as I peered out the window and saw our first measurable snowfall of the season here in Greater Binghamton. I would peg it at about two inches of the white fluffy stuff piled up on the grass like big [...]

Goodbye Dr. Falwell – And Thank You »

Jerry Falwell, chancellor of Liberty University and pastor of the Thomas Road Baptist Church, both located in Lynchburg, VA, was laid to rest last week. No doubt most people will know of him from MSM (mainstream media) sound bites that refer to him as a televangelist, founder of the Moral Majority, godfather of the “religious [...]