In the course of our nation’s wars, the United States of America has lost 1,354,664 men and women to combat or related causes. This weekend we remember them and honor their sacrifice. Their country asked and they answered, giving all they were and would ever be on this earth. May we ever be the kindContinue reading “Memorial Day”
Tag Archives: Respect
Winning Spurs
The Black Prince and an astonishing tale of courage at a young age.
True and False Manliness
James Freeman Clarke’s 137-year-old treatise on manliness is needed now more than ever.
It Can Be A Wonderful Life
Watching a bit of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” I’m struck by how desperately we need more of the spirit of George and Mary Bailey.
Honoring Senator Robert J. Dole
Today our Republic lost a patriot, a soldier, a statesman, and a man of tremendous character. Senator Bob Dole was 98 years old, and served our nation for 79 of them.
Rudeness Ruins Rightness
Punctilious courtesy, good manners, and the Golden Rule reflect an attitude and acknowledgement that other people are, you know…actually people, equally deserving of consideration and basic decent and civil treatment despite our differences.