Image by luxstorm from Pixabay On this Memorial Day, as we remember and honor the men and women who fought and died in wars to preserve our freedom, we also remember and honor those who fought and died in our other wars. We often forget on days like this that not all wars are just, … Continue reading Not all died for freedom
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What I want for Christmas: a satellite, a force field, peace…
Someone asked what I want for Christmas, so here’s a list: Eye in the sky, image by PIRO4D from Pixabay My own spy satellite.A force field around my bicycle to repel motor vehicles. (Two if you can swing it. One for me and one for Mrs. Smith.)Peace on Earth.A massive worldwide reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by the … Continue reading What I want for Christmas: a satellite, a force field, peace…
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Robert E. Lee as tragic figure?
Not too long ago I started following more conservatives on Twitter and reading—or trying to read—articles that might help me understand them better. This article caught my attention today, in no small part because of my recent renewal of interest in the song that it features: The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down I've always … Continue reading Robert E. Lee as tragic figure?
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