Today, I am reposting this perceptive article by political commentator Peggy Ryan. I think it rings true today as America navigates its way through multiple crises. America, You’ve Really Had a Wonderful Life By: Peggy Ryan In the movie It’s a Wonderful Life, an angel, Clarence, is sent to help George Bailey, …
Having recently finished the third book in my Finding Billy Battles trilogy, which begins in 1914, I find myself still deeply immersed in the lifestyle and routine of that period. Because my central character, William Battles, is (among other things) a journalist who spends time covering (and participating in) conflicts …
The most distressing element of the nation-wide pandemic and shutdown has been the decision by some local governments, school boards, and teachers unions to prohibit children from attending school. We can argue about motive all we want, but ultimately it comes down to politics. Opponents of allowing schools to reopen …
I am sad to report that Lloyd Marcus, who proudly called himself “the unhyphenated American” passed away this past Friday from an apparent heart attack. Fortunately, I was able to run a few of Lloyd’s commentaries and essays on my blog. They were always filled with common sense and street-wise …
The following commentary is from African-American conservative artist and commentator, Lloyd Marcus. He makes A LOT of sense. Take a look. Black America: Before y’all sign on to BLM Read This By Lloyd Marcus: The Unhyphenated American During the opening monologue of his show, Arsenio Hall included a running gag titled, …
When I read this I couldn’t believe it. The Smithsonian Institution, one of the most revered places in America, has succumbed to political correctness—and worse. It has decided that the values most of us grew up with: hard work, self-reliance, family, and politeness are signs of (gasp) whiteness and white …
I am pleased to share with my readers this post from award-winning author Marylee MacDonald, author of Bonds of Love & Blood and Montpelier Tomorrow. Marylee is also a teacher and writing coach and is the author of 7-Day Writer’s Bootcamp, a short course on writing. You can find out more about …
This week I am focusing on memoirs–or more accurately, what they are and how to write them. I have written about this in the past and today and tomorrow I am going to share two posts on the topic that I wrote a while back. Then, on the third day, …
This week I am focusing on memoirs–or more accurately, what they are and how to write them. I have written about this in the past and today and tomorrow I am going to share two posts on the topic that I wrote a while back. Then, on the third day, …
Below is another article from Janey Davies, sub-editor at Learning Mind. It deals with the word “jerk”–or more accurately, synonyms for that pejorative term that we can use in our writing. So, take it away, Janie. By Janey Davies Sub-editor at Learning Mind Sometimes I want to describe a situation …