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I wrote the following in response to a gen… Continue

A battle lost or won is easily described, understood, and appreciated, but the moral growth of a great nation requires reflection, as well as observation, to appreciate it. (Frederick Douglas)





Simply, the most extraordinary, consequential and timely treatise I hav… Continue

I learned of Friendship Day, today. I do not recall ever hearing about it until I saw people twittering about this afternoon. It is the most frequent trending topic as I write this post.

My quick research informs me that Friendship Day may in fact be International Friendship Day which takes place the first Sunday of August every year. I understand the United States Congress proclaimed it in 1935. My best source of information at this time is Wikipedia.… Continue

President Obama promptly and enthusiastically greeted his close friend Skip Gates and Sgt. Crowley at The White House with a big smile and firm handshake, Thursday evening. He thanked each for coming.

Professor Gates appeared a little uncomfortable. The President and Crowley seemed quite relaxed, their cheeks a little flushed. The President had just finished drinking a couple of beers with one of his aids and Crowle… Continue