Thursday, October 27th, 2011 12:14:53
A Time for Choosing Our Rendezvous With Destiny
Today, everyday citizens find ourselves at a crossroads. Abandon the ideals of the American Revolution, or take control of our destiny. The American people are called to action. Every generation must decide if it wants to leave politics to the....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, October 20th, 2011 12:14:13
America Loses in Most Recent Debate
In the two hours of the Republican debate Tuesday night, more energy was spent in back-and-forth bickering than substantive answers. At times, I put my head down to avoid watching the candidates talk over each other. Due in part to....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, October 13th, 2011 12:13:35
Reagan Resoluteness, Too — Not Simply Reagan Recovery
"It's the economy stupid" is the infamous mantra conceived by political consultant James Carville that underscored the main issue driving the 1992 presidential race. A few months later, Bill Clinton replaced George H.W. Bush (41) as president, and it was....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, October 6th, 2011 12:12:29
It’s Going to be a Wild Ride
I'm a little bit disappointed that Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey is not running for the Republican nomination for president. He was sure to inject another round of excitement into the campaign. After many in the media concluding slightly....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, September 29th, 2011 12:11:48
Needling Politicians Back, the Power of the Pen
Are you frustrated with the American government? If so, then you are not alone. According to Gallup's annual governance survey, you have more company than usual. "A record-high 81 percent of Americans are dissatisfied with the way the country is....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, September 22nd, 2011 12:10:31
It’s Not Fair!
I'm finally beginning to tackle the playroom in our home. For years, it's been a large space for toys, toys and more toys. Once or twice a year, when toys threaten to take over, the purging begins. The quantity of....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, September 15th, 2011 12:09:38
Waiving the Constitution
We are used to flag-waving in this country, but we have moved to Constitution-waving as well. Small reprints often inhabit the jacket pockets of men and pocketbooks of women. My desk holds a 3.5-inch by 5-inch copy of the Declaration....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, September 8th, 2011 12:08:23
Service: The Legacy of Sept. 11
It was slightly more than six weeks after my second child had been born by way of emergency C-section. Sleep-deprived and tired, I had left my two under the age of two at home with a sitter to get out....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, September 1st, 2011 12:07:06
The Value of Work
In my hands was a small, multicolored clay turtle that I had made and painted at elementary school. I carefully walked up the steps to the front of our home, excited to show my mother what I had made and....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, August 25th, 2011 12:06:18
Raising Children and Raising a Nation
Raising Children and Raising a Nation It's late summer, almost Labor Day, and for those with school-age children, it is time to get back to school, back to activities and back to routine. After 11 weeks of vacation, routine sounds....
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