Columns

A lesson on impeachment

Democrats in the House of Representatives seem determined to impeach President Donald Trump. That makes this a good time to refresh our memories about...

America: The land of the free

I have had the pleasure of spending time with scores of veterans over the past several months hearing of their experiences while serving in...

The most important decision

It was a blessing to be able to travel to Israel in June of 2001.Four of us had worked hard to organize the trip...

Veterans may thrive despite TBI

Veterans Day has traditionally been a time for Americans to pause and thank the men and women who, through many years and too many...

Remember veterans; a look at soil health

November is supposed to be a time to be thankful, but the recent weather is certainly one thing I am not thankful for.Yuk! It...

Military marches on its stomach

At times the veterans I interview mention chow, grub, mess and the cooks who prepared their food.There is no definitive answer on who first...

One way to help honor veterans

USPS employs veterans at three times the national rate, but the White House wants to slash these jobs — and our benefits.If you’re looking...

Aunt Gloria heads to Tennessee

You know the apprehension of waiting? The stress of not knowing how things will turn out?That’s been our story on behalf of my youngest...

America’s wars: Do we stay forever?

Many Americans have cried foul against President Trump for pulling our troops out of Syria and abandoning the Kurds. Yet, I have to ask,...

Importance of reporting sexual assault

Without a doubt the most emotional cases that are prosecuted in this county, state, and country are sexual assault crimes. Murders and other homicides...