It Fascinates me because We’re Watching the Same Script Play Out From Baghdad to Caracas I remember how loudly President … More
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The John Brown Moment in 1859
When Will the John Brown Moment Happen again in the US? Every so often, history echoes back at me — … More
The Forgotten Birth of Freedom The signing of The Magna Carta
“No man is above the law and no man is below it.” If you asked a hundred people what the … More
What It Means When the Fed Ends Quantitative Tightening
“We’ve squeezed enough water out. It’s time to stop drying things up.” If you’ve ever squeezed a sponge, you already … More
10 Things Everyone Should Know
by Beebop “The older I get, the more I realize the best lessons aren’t found in books or classrooms—they’re written … More
Could I Do It Again If I Had to Start Over Today in the U.S.?
I sometimes ask myself a hard question: if I had to start all over again today in America—same drive, same … More
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.”
When I watch my seven grandkids, I realize something simple but profound — they already know the secret that so … More
True story of my YUTE. The River That Whispers Back
In 1970 I was thirteen, I was hungry for adventure — the kind that felt like freedom, danger, and discovery … More
Three Just Isn’t Enough
So, today’s writing prompt asks: If you had three wishes from a genie, what would they be? That’s easy — … More
They Say You Lose Half Your Ability by 75 — I’m Not Buying It
“Age isn’t measured by the candles on the cake, but by the fire still burning inside you.” Opening I heard … More
“Describe a Family Member” — The Most Riveting Prompt Since ‘What’s Your Favorite Color?’
Well, bravo WordPress. You’ve outdone yourself. Of all the thrilling, thought-provoking prompts to inspire deep human connection and emotional catharsis, … More
Why You Hear Crickets on Facebook
I just scrolled through 35 posts on my Facebook feed. Out of those, 28 were ads or paid posts from … More
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