GREATNESS What makes our country great? Can any single act or deed make us great?  I find greatness defined as “distinguished or eminent.”  I can relate to that definition very easily. Our nation has been great since its very inception. This country began a journey down a road that had never been traveled before.  We […]

SILVER SPOON Many times, usually in jealousy or envy, I have heard, or even spoken the phrase “She/he was born with a silver spoon in their mouth.” Normally this statement was referring to a person that was felt to have been born into a more privileged life than the one speaking was experiencing.  I felt […]

       MEMORIAL  DAY MAY 30, 2016 For those who died, we take this day To bow our heads and humbly say, To you, we owe, our good way of life And you’re at peace, no more strife. We take one day, within this year For picnics, games, and lots of cheer. You nevermore will know […]

DISCORD I have, on more than one occasion, had trouble using the correct word when there are two words that are similar in meaning. In reality, this is probably one of the more minor infractions I make in English or grammar.  I find myself at times having trouble distinguishing between the use of discord and […]

ANARCHY Anarchy is understood as the condition of a society or group of people or even a single person that rejects any hierarchy or chain of command. In some societies or sects it means leaderlessness, (the condition or state of being without a leader or leadership, yes, it is a word.) On Sunday, May 1, […]

UNITED NATIONS I have more than once referenced the importance of the coming presidential election. Truly, this election can determine the continuing sovereignty of our nation.  The right for self determination and our complete freedom is at stake. For years we have heard of the emergence of “One World Order,” a new government for all […]

DISGUSTED I have just about reached my limit. Is this nation losing all semblances of dignity it ever possessed?  Our wonderful, misunderstood, compassionate president has exceeded the limit on stupidity.  His action May12 and May 13 set the bar at the lowest point it has ever been. Public education as we have known and participated […]

MELTING POT As a young person I should have paid more attention in school. Some things were dry and boring and just skipped my retention all together.  Other things I found interesting and absorbed as much as I could.  Occasionally I recall some bit of information or a phrase that has not crossed my mind […]