July 18, 2024

The societal forces creating people like the Butler, PA, shooter

On Sunday, South Carolina’s Lindsey Graham said that the blame for the assassination attempt on President Trump falls upon the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks. True, but I’d like to add to that indictment that our culture is also to b...

November 17, 2021

We’ve Entered the Necessary Age of Zealots

As a writer, I typically formulate thoughts quickly, get them down on paper, and run with them. That works well for me; my “production” is pretty steady and what winds up in front of readers is generally well-received. For some thought...

November 1, 2021

It’s gonna hurt a bit

I got to thinking about old Doc Gibson today. Doc was a dentist in my hometown. Kind, friendly, a country doctor – think Little House on the Prairie, but with picks and mirrors rather than a stethoscope. His old-school business practice...