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 …
I received this short commentary written by singer, songwriter, and political activist, Ted Nugent, and wanted to share it with my followers. I found it both powerful and poignant. TAKE A KNEE By Ted Nugent Take a little trip to Valley Forge in January. Hold a musket ball in your fingers …
For the next several days I am reposting commentaries from Americans of all races and occupations who are as concerned as I am about this ongoing attempt to rewrite history and obliterate our country from within. I hope you will find them as illuminating and significant as I have. Stop …
Happy to share some good news regarding Book 3 of the Finding Billy Battles Trilogy.
I recently received the following commentary from one of my followers in the UK. The author wishes to remain anonymous. I have left the British spelling intact. We have had a minute’s silence in the House of Commons for George Floyd. The mark of ultimate respect from the highest political authority …
For the next several days, I am reposting commentaries from Americans of all races and occupations who are as concerned as I am about this ongoing attempt to rewrite history and obliterate our country from within. I hope you will find them as illuminating and significant as I have. A …