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Since March 2020 we’ve been bombarded with the cry that “we’re just following the science!” But from the beginning we’ve known, if we ever sat in a science class, that

For thousands of years mankind was ruled by the sword. Tyrants, often operating under declarations that “The Divine Rights of Kings” would justify abusive actions with the belief that “Might

I got away the other night. Gasoline is $5-plus a gallon. I think it’ll hit close to $9 in California. But, for a while, I got away. Escaped from the

I have a problem. I cannot eat Cheetos without first scrutinizing what shape they resemble. And if I see something I put them in a plastic bag, until I decide

“Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.”  We read John F. Kennedy’s famous remark and may feel weak and

I generally don’t follow social media because of my aversion to it. However, my daughter does and she is always on the lookout for items featuring dachshunds. Our family has owned

Several weeks back I and most of the world conceded Ukraine to a Russian invasion. Vladimir Putin had the green light in that both the U.S. and NATO promised no

By David Hegg Every parent comes to know firsthand that a lack of structure and discipline creates an environment of chaos in the home. Children think they want freedom from

Joe Biden’s State of Union address on March 1 was rife with falsehoods. One of my favorites was his claim that buying American products is a priority for his administration.

I was too young to be thinking of such things, maybe 12. I clearly remember where exactly I was on the sidewalk when I pondered the amazing accomplishments of mankind.

I have loved baseball all my life. When I was a kid, I used to deliver papers and had a transistor radio in my bag playing the Dodger game on

By now, it’s well-known news that twice-impeached Donald Trump has been, of late, singing Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s praises. This is not fake news. It is not a distortion. We

By David Hegg In the past few decades, and perhaps before that, a strange, subtle change began taking place in ethical behavior. We are in the midst of this change,

“You’re the best girl in the whole world. Yes you are. Yes you are. Ru-bee! How’s my Ruby, how’s my girl, huh? You’re a sweetheart. I missed you. Yes, you’re

It seems to me that a large proportion of American citizens want simple things. In the spirit of what we believe America to be, we want to be independent with

In previous lifetimes, I must have saved Harriet Tubman, the Buddha and an entire passel of nice grandmamas for I am blessed with good karma and the best pal in

For the last few months, every time I receive an email about my upcoming cell phone bill, I must call, sit on hold, and wait at least 20 minutes to

What seems like centuries ago, I grew up in Mission Hills, in the San Fernando Valley. Back then, it was a bucolic place, with large grassy yards, plenty of open

Diversity is the new buzzword in our times. It seems like every group under the sun is catching onto the new fad of “representation” — African Americans and women, Asians

By David Hegg O ne of the essential components of healthy living is knowing how to respond to the circumstances that barge into our lives. Those who are easily tossed