August 21, 2026
Earlier this week, I had planned on writing about how what was once called “compassionate conservatism” has seemingly morphed into a Republican pivot away from the free market.
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August 14, 2026
“If you set out to take Vienna, take Vienna.” The famous Napoleon Bonaparte quote is centuries old, and within it lies a warning about the dangers of taking half-measures or not finishing a job completely.
July 10, 2026
Almost half of all Americans (46%)—and nearly two-thirds of Gen Z (61%)—didn’t know what America’s 250th commemorated.
June 26, 2026
I’m generally an observer in a text group that likes to dig deep into the minutiae of national politics.
June 5, 2026
The intense rivalry between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson gave rise to America’s first two political parties: the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans.
May 29, 2026
We’ll be keenly watching what happens next week on Super Junesday when voters head to the polls.
December 19, 2025
One of the things I try to do at the end of the year is look back, take stock, and actually make a plan for the coming year.
December 12, 2025
Years ago, as our kids began to get older, my sister and I did away with giving Christmas presents to each other, our spouses, and each other’s kids.
May 30, 2025
Memorial Day is a time for deep reflection. My father was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, Congress recognizes the holiday with a weeklong recess, and even President Trump slow rolled his schedule for the better part of this week.