Then…and Since
Eighty years ago our nation became something it never was before.
Attitude Adjustment
Thanksgiving is a quintessentially American holiday rooted in sacred reflection upon our unique history. Yet will it be a day in which most of us are able to give thanks?
The 11th Hour
The War to End All Wars came to a halt on 11/11/18 at 11:00 in the morning, and we’ve been living in its 11th hour aftermath ever since. What does that mean for each of us 103 years later?
Homeland Insecurity
September 11 redefined who we are and how we look at each other in the 21st century world. But did it make us more or less secure?
For Heroes Proved
In days when hope is dashed and despair threatens to undo us, the valorous deeds of a few can lift our spirits and bolster our will to endure.
A Tale of Two Cities
A mad dash to freedom, some ferried to freedom, others left behind. Why does this look so familiar, and why is this our story to own?
We didn’t start the fireworks…
July 4th marks more than a once-and-done declaration: it captures the incendiary vision that lies at the very core of our identity and purpose.
For Which it Stands
On this 233rd anniversary of the adoption of our American Flag, it is good that we take time to recall why this national symbol commends our allegiance like no other.
The Last Full Measure…
On this day of national remembrance, how may we pay homage to those who gave their last full measure of devotion that America might live?
E Pluribus Unum?
E Pluribus Unum. Over the years I have come to hear in this Latin phrase both the idealism and the challenge that this remarkable country, our country, has represented to all of us who proudly call themselves Americans.
The Medium Was The Message
Autopsy of an election.