Nobody made sacrifices like the greatest generation

Over the Memorial Day weekend just past, several movie networks paid tribute to those who served in the armed forces during WWII.  Watching these films made me realize how much they sacrificed in order for us to remain free.  Maybe we can take a page from their book and apply it to overcoming the continuing [...]

Americans are less optimistic about the future

A poll taken in early June, after the unemployment rate climbed to 9.1%, indicates consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level since the president took office in January 2009.  Only 3 in 10 Americans, across all age groups, expect the economy to improve in the next year.  And, half of all respondents say it [...]

The sounds of summer

If you stop for a moment or two and focus on the carefree days of youth when school was finished and there was nothing to do but play all day long, those wonderful sounds of summer may come to mind.  I grew up in the city, so my memories might be different than yours; but [...]

What are we teaching our grandkids

Are schools so worried about being politically correct that they forget about the basics?  Do philosophical agendas trump sound education standards?  How can we continue to spend so much on an educational system that achieves such poor results?  Have we forgotten to prepare students for a successful life?

 
These and many more questions must be answered, [...]

Pre-boomers must face the new realities of Medicare

Based on the current rhetoric, Medicare has become “Mediscare,” but neither political party seems to let the truth get in the way of their agendas.  Those of us 65+ have a vested interest in the effects of health care reform, as do citizens of all ages.  The problem is Medicare has already been targeted cuts [...]

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