The revelations that have come from the shuttering and review of the Obama era USAID program are as eye-opening as they are sad, but there are a few in there that are downright infuriating. Of …
There’s been a lot of talk — standard one-sided talk — about the last couple of weeks and the plethora of presidential pardons. While the law gives presidents and governors the …
I’m pretty sure there isn’t a Boomer or Gen X-er who hasn’t ever been graced with the phrase, “Do what I say, not what I do,” is some form or another — mostly from …
By now, I’m sure everyone knows that California is on fire, and current estimates put the damage at north of $150 billion. It isn’t completely clear, though, that ultimately, this …
The Texas Hill Country is one of my very favorite places and I think it is beautiful. I also have quite an affinity for the wide, open spaces of West Texas. But in recent years I’ve discovered …
With the holidays officially behind us, I’d like to wish you all a Happy New Year! As we turn the page on one year and begin another, we’re afforded a unique opportunity for new …
For weeks now, I’ve been singing “Wake me up when November ends” to the tune of “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” the 2005 hit by the rock band Green Day. Several …
I’ve let everyone know several times that part of my daily ritual includes scanning news feeds, but there is another part that I enjoy even more. My youngest daughter likes to walk with me …
There’s been an ache in the pit of my stomach, and I’ve been filled with anxiety. My nerves have been fraught, and my fuse has been short. I’ve no doubt that all of this can be …
And the sign said, “Come on in and vote, but vote our way. So I tossed my ID back on the desk and went in to have my say. “It don’t matter whether it’s legal or not, …
It really isn’t hyperbole, or exaggerated statements not to be taken literally, to say that this election will shape the future of this country. Should Harris win, there will be …
Donald Trump’s relentless attacks on American institutions have had a profound effect on our social fabric, and the consequences are becoming harder to ignore. From his baseless claims of …
We lost two trailblazers this past week. Ethel Kennedy, 96, died Oct. 10 in Boston and Lilly Ledbetter, 86, died Oct. 12 in Alabama. The two women left their mark in numerous ways but are probably …
Ozymandias by Percy Shelley I met a traveller from an antique land Who said: Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desart. Near them, on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered …
No matter where you come down on FEMA’s inability — or more accurately lack of funding — for hurricane relief for the back-to-back disasters on the East Coast, one thing should …
No matter where you come down on FEMA’s inability — or more accurately lack of funding — for hurricane relief for the back-to-back disasters on the East Coast, one thing should …
So, here’s a thought experiment. It’s the 1950s, and Senator Joseph McCarthy is on the television, wagging his finger at the American public, naming "enemies within" our borders. …
If you were paying attention to the vice-presidential debate, you would have gotten a whiff of what the liberal goons are cooking, and that is true censorship. It’s part of the game played …
Have you noticed the incredible decline in American society? According to Donald Trump, it’s nearly impossible to miss. Just step outside your front door, and you might encounter the dangerous …
Some of you may not be aware of this, but I am on my third stint at the Polk County Enterprise, having logged in a total of 18½ years as of this writing. The times I left were not the result …