Thursday, May 7, 2020 marks the 68th anniversary of the National Day of Prayer. Did you realize or remember that?
On April 17, 1952, the importance of faith and prayer in...
In recent years, we’ve witnessed the public downfall of leaders from almost every arena of society – business, sports, religion and politics. One day they are on top of...
A number of years ago, I unexpectedly had three stent implants in my heart. Need I say it was an attention-getting happening with residual effects to this day.
One of...
Her name was Bertha Evans . . .
Miss Evans to all her students, thank you. She was the prototype of an old maid school teacher – rather homely-looking, a...
Trust, or the lack of it, is a popular topic or theme today … especially in political circles. The list of untrustworthy leaders is getting longer everyday: Ponzi schemes,...
“A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a
free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms,
shall not be infringed.”
Eastern New Mexico and West Texas...
Time is precious . . .
Ask the coach whose team is behind in the final seconds of a game.
Ask the air traffic controller in charge of scheduling takeoffs and...
Crowns and scepters. Thrones and palaces. Rulership and riches. These are the words we associate with medieval royalty.
Celebrity and ceremony. Elegance and style. Popularity and paparazzi. These are the...
The story of America has been fractured into a thousand pieces.
In fact, it has been burdened with so much ideological baggage that studying history actually alienates most young Americans...
Behind the times…Stubborn…Anti-progress…Inflexible…Old School.
These are the monikers we attach to the people in our organizations that resist change. You may be one such person; however, for your sake, I...
I was born and raised in Eastern New Mexico and West Texas. Farming and ranching were the predominate industries in the area. I learned early on what every farmer...
Is our nation at risk?
As a student of history, I find myself asking that question with greater frequency than I like to admit.
However, from ancient Rome to the superpowers...
United States Declaration of Independence
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that...
The primary elections for 2019 are history. . .
For some candidates, their hopes were dashed. Dreams turned into nightmares all too soon. For others, at least two in each race,...
With rare exception, whereever you go, you will find celebrations with cookouts, fireworks and family reunions -- one of my favorite days of the year even when it rains.
Independence...
I recently turned 76...
It was not a birthday that I necessarily relished. To be perfectly honest, the word that pops into my mind is “endured.” I don’t view myself as...
Her name was Myrta Glendora Trout. . .
To me she was known affectionately as Mama Myrt. She was my grandmother on my mother’s side of the family. She was...
At this time of year, Americans kick off their summers, holiday weekend, vacations and barbecues. However, it is good to pause and remember our countrymen who have answered the...
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1943 . . .
It was a cold winter day. The wind was blowing, snow was falling. Streets and sidewalks were covered with sheets of ice. It...
