Thieves are working aggressively to steal from veterans, veteran service organizations, veteran nonprofits and government agencies that work with veterans. It’s a numbers game. If they get one success out of 100 attempts, that’s worth their efforts. Don’t fall prey to their predator ...

I had some new, very personal plumbing installed recently. And no, I’m not talking about a bidet. I wish it had been as simple as choosing chrome or brass fixtures. My new plumbing is so personal that you can’t even see it. Part of preparing for my cancer treatments included the ...

One of Glen Campbell’s famous songs celebrates an American icon and an ideal way of life from the 20th century. The “Dreams of an Everyday Housewife” is not his greatest hit of all time. That honor should probably go to “Rhinestone Cowboy.” Honorable mentions should definitely be ...

I go to church. That put me in a solid majority of Americans when I was young. Now I’m in a mnority. The trend toward that significant shift began a few decades ago. It got a jolt during COVID when staying home became a preferred pastime for many. A lot of people blame a lot of things ...

Getting lined up for cancer treatment involves approximately as many people and resources as it took to build the Saturn V rocket. My initial day at the cancer center was a learning experience. Among the first things they requested was permission to take my photo. “Is that really ...

Every once in a blue moon something happens in the world that shocks people, enough so that they remember what they were doing when they first heard the news. I had that situation last Sunday after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. It started out as a typical ...