The current administration recently announced federal funding to the tune of $500 million for innovative early learning programs for children under the age of 5. Advocates claim this will get children, particularly the poor, prepared for kindergarten and result in them having better opportunities to learn. Opponents believe this is not the government’s job and [...]
During the first half of the past century, having extended family members living in the same house was part of way life for many Americans. For a variety of reasons, this made emotional and economic sense. After WWII this way of life faded, but the extended family is making a comeback. And, the concept may [...]
Attending something as simple as a football game can help you forget about your troubles and provide a feeling of connection, if only for a few hours. Joining with other fans in supporting a common cause works wonders for whatever worries might be on your mind. Sure a movie is a way to escape and [...]
More than half the respondents in a Rasmussen poll believe their fellow Americans are basically honest. Most people say they are inclined to be honest because it is the right thing to do rather for fear of being caught. Unfortunately, nearly two-thirds say we are less so than folks were 25 years.
We have all seen [...]
The news just came that my next door neighbor past away. He was ill for only a short time; and, I’m told, the end came quickly and peacefully. We have been living near to each other for a number of years, but we were not close just neighbors. A friendly hello when we bumped into [...]
