Let’s pick up where we left off five weeks ago, when the column had excerpts from my January 27, 2024, eulogy for my mother and was published for her 94th birthday. Today’s column has excerpts from my May 2, 2000, eulogy for my father and is published for his 96th birthday. It’s ...

I had another article ready to send, but the eclipse was on my mind. I just had to share my experience. Although the totality of it eluded me, nevertheless what happened was spectacular. My night lights came on. I also saw photographs of cities where the lights were on. First, let me say that ...

In the realm of mental health and suicide prevention, awareness and action can be lifesaving. Every year, millions of people around the world struggle with their mental well-being, and sadly, some succumb to the darkness of suicidal thoughts. However, there are steps we can all take to ...

Since I was called out in the April 17 Post-Journal opinion piece, I need to make some clarification. The irony here is that because the quote ascribed to me was erroneous or at least out of context, the reality is that my point at the meeting was exactly that of the editorial writer. My ...

Some Christians are offended by all the wrong things: Starbucks cups, Easter eggs, and now, the vicissitudes of the calendar. Instead, they should be offended by more vital things like ignorance, intolerance, and hate. In Rev. Mel McGinnis’ latest mash-up of politics and religion, he says, ...

I read an article recently predicting that the AI (Artificial Intelligence) revolution we are supposedly in, is going to result in a much greater demand for natural gas. I am sure that was not good news for people who have been promising a “zero carbon” world by 2030 or 2035. AI sounds ...