New York, by reputation, has historically possessed a certain awe. Likewise, its people were proud of that aura. New Yorkers enjoy the repute of being tough, bold and often brash.
I drove through Yellowstone once. I was on my way to Montana for a sibling rescue. It was January and colder than Nancy Pelosi’s heart. Road crews plowed through with
Now more than ever, personal and public safety is on everyone’s mind. Plus, who can blame any of us for being concerned? We had become accustomed to thinking it is
In most other advanced nations, national elections generally fire up six to 10 weeks prior to election day and then, pow! It’s over with. That America drags out presidential elections
During the recent blistering heat wave, we had rotating outages and large power users (generally businesses and other utilities) were asked to curtail use. Large power users shut down operations
One of the greatest radical takeovers in history came in 1964, when Republicans selected Sen. Barry Goldwater as their presidential nominee. It was the coming-out party for the libertarian movement
By David Hegg We’ve all faced situations where each of two competing options facing us present good reasons for being chosen. What do we do? How do we evaluate the
I’ve made no secret of my love affair. Not THAT kind of love affair. It’s my lifelong love affair with hockey. My parents are both immigrants (legal) from Canada, so
There was a time when USA-loving Americans would have never dreamed that citizens would be scorned and vilified for their appreciation and love for the United States of America. The
I was a pretty good basketball player. Not great. Not very good. But pretty almost darn good. For a few years, I played on a lower-case traveling semi-pro team sponsored by
As 2020 has turned out to be a year like no other, I wonder what history books will say about it. Our world appears to be unraveling at the seams,
The November general election is rapidly approaching. This election will surely be one most of us will not forget anytime soon. Not only will it perhaps be the most consequential
The U.S. Postal Service was formed way back on July 26, 1775, by the Continental Congress to be operated as a basic and fundamental service provided to the people by
In 1633, the Catholic Church placed the brilliant astronomer Galileo Galilei under house arrest because of his bold assertion that the Earth revolves around the sun. The church ruled that
By David Hegg For most of society, hearing a clergyman announce that he intends to speak about generosity drives them to guard their wallets. Not without good reason, many think
George Alleyn. Walt Frago. Roger Gore. James Pence. David March. Jake Kuredjian. Arthur Pelino. Randy Hamson. If these names are unfamiliar to you, here’s a little history. Alleyn, Frago, Gore
Election Day is fast approaching. Here are five critical issues to consider as you vote on Nov. 3. Issue 1: Job-Killing AB5 Even with many workers in the 25th Congressional
Our twisted culture has become a despotic enabler for me. I’m in the midst of an up-and-down White Collar/Blue Collar Life, one day wearing a cowboy hat and doing yardwork
It is Sunday evening and as I sit at the keyboard, I am not only thinking about material for this week’s column, but how my previous thoughts have been received,
Today I write about the path of drug addiction and how it affects everyone. My younger brother has battled this disease for the better part of his life. It is