Monday was St. Patrick’s Day, a day when the world dons its green attire and raises a pint of Guinness to toast the patron saint of Ireland, a time each year when people tend to enjoy a good amount of drinks. It's easy to get caught up in the revelry of St. Patrick's Day, as 13 million pints ...
In 2017, U.S. President Donald J. Trump signed the National Vietnam Veterans Day Act. By this act every March 29th Americans would remember the many trials and tribulations the men and women who served between 1955 and 1975 would be remembered. America's first involvement came in 1950 when ...
As the debate over healthcare reform continues to rage, one program has consistently flown under the radar: Medicaid. While Medicare gets most of the attention, Medicaid is the unsung hero of American healthcare, providing a vital lifeline to millions of low-income individuals and families. ...
Two hundred and forty-nine years ago, the leadership of our country set out on what some called the Great Experiment, Democracy. Then as now, there are those who say it would fail, and the collapse of freedom will be no more. A great many of the citizens of the new country no longer wanted the ...
A few years ago, Lynnda and I were part of a trade mission to Japan. We were on our own until we connected with the rest of the group. On the train from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station all announcements were in Japanese only. I noticed, “All the signs are in Japanese!” Lynnda commented, ...
As I write this editorial, I am reminded of the wise words of Nelson Mandela, who once said, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." These words have never rung truer, and yet, it appears that our federal government is hell-bent on undermining the very ...
As they pulled away from Natural Springs Nursery, the reprogrammed voice gave them the news. You will reach your destination in five hours and eleven minutes. William looked back over the seat and gave the secured flower one last check before pulling onto the empty country road. “Dad, I know ...
For the last 10 days Lynnda, Nathan, Shale Crescent USA (SCUSA) President, and I have been traveling through Europe as part of the U.S. Commercial Services Roadshow. The Shale Crescent USA Team got to tell the SCUSA Region story to over 250 companies in the Netherlands, Belgium and France. In ...
Rotary International's Rise Against Hunger event is a powerful reminder of the impact that collective action can have in the fight against global hunger. This annual event, which brings together Rotary clubs from around the world, is a testament to the organization's commitment to service and ...
Henry fell asleep thinking about the message Rose had left for him and his son. The letter had distracted him for a moment in his grief. He was now trying to figure out what riddle his wife had left for him. The address was familiar to him; it had been a long time since he had been there. ...