Saturday, April 25, 2026

The Priority—a Cultural Question

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me with the family in the mid-90s; me being grandma in 2012 I want to talk about things I’m thinking about, trying to understand changes in ...
Friday, April 17, 2026

Comprehending the Chess Board

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  I’ve mentioned, more than once, that strategy is not my strong suit. But I do play chess, a bit, because the guys in the family enjoy it...
Saturday, April 11, 2026

The Executive Branch: Celebrating the Semiquincentennial, Part IV

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We’re continuing our monthly series celebrating the nation’s 250 th birthday. ·        Part I: The Declaration of Independence   ·        P...
Friday, April 3, 2026

Life Is Full—Because the Tomb Is Empty

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"He Is Not Here," by Walter Rane As I do most years, I celebrate more than just Easter day; I celebrate the Easter season, and par...
Saturday, March 14, 2026

Puzzling It Out

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  If we had a picture of what “America First” would look like, how might we envision that? ·        Protected borders. ·        Trade ...
Saturday, March 7, 2026

Lawmaking: Celebrating the Semiquincentennial, Part III

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The US Constitution consists of three articles—one for each branch of government—plus four more articles with general rules about citizenshi...
Friday, February 27, 2026

Convention Season and Platform Resolutions Time

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  After the Primary Election Day this coming Tuesday, then commences the convention season, through which we elect delegates for the next ...