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Election Smoke and Mirrors

Mark Twain is quoted as having said “If voting made any difference, they wouldn’t let us do it.”  It can be tempting to believe that if you follow politics at all.  Cynicism and doubt rear their ugly heads and drag … Continue reading

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Our National Anthem

Francis Scott Key wrote his famous poem “The Star-Spangled Banner” as he witnessed the bombardment and defense of Ft. McHenry in Baltimore Harbor during the War of 1812.  Key chose the English tune “To Anacreon in Heaven” (written @ 1775 … Continue reading

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At All Times

Every time I drive past our Lawrence County Courthouse here in New Castle, Pennsylvania,  I gaze upon the many American Flags flying from their posts along the stone wall’s edge.  Like patriot sentinels, they call my attention to the high … Continue reading

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Once and Always

It’s said “There’s no such thing as an ex-marine”.  The same can be said of all branches of the Armed Forces.  Of my 50 plus years, I only spent 12 years with the Coast Guard, and yet, my identity, outlook, … Continue reading

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Freedom’s Torchbearers

On this 238th anniversary of the birth of the national experiment in freedom we call “The United States of America”, I propose we peruse the primary principals, principles and processes which produced our “Proclamation de la Liberté”, or, Declaration of … Continue reading

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