The 13th Donut
Lagniappe, a Cajun word from New Orleans: a small gift, a bonus, a little something extra, that grows out of generosity and a basic...
American Insights
Words Worth Remembering: Wisdom, Goodness, Power
At twenty-nine, Benjamin Lincoln, Jr., was already a remarkable patriot in the mold of his father, General Benjamin Lincoln,...
Thanks, we needed that
From the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank each and every one of you for all the time, energy and spirit put...
American Insights
Words Worth Remembering: Woodhull’s Stand
Ready to make history, Victoria Woodhull strode confidently into the Capitol on Wednesday, January 11, 1871, leading what the New...
Back Porch Thoughts
A big D.C. parade. Expensive. Meaningless. Evocative of nothing.
Parades usually mean something, provide joy or energy or create a cohesiveness, a reason for the...
American Insights
Words Worth Remembering: Truman and the Land of Hope
It was the day after Easter Sunday, and President Harry Truman entered the Rose Garden at...
Doing the math
Let’s look at the 2024 Presidential Election by the numbers.
There were approximately 245 million voter-eligible Americans at the time of the 2024 Presidential race.
Regrettably,...
Efficiency lacking
Early in May I noticed that I had not received my water bill, although sometimes the confirm mail is late. I called Eureka Springs Public Works to...
Slow motion happens quickly
Sticks and stones…we’re all heard it, felt it, said it, and probably even accepted it even though suspecting it’s not as true as we...
American Insights
The Tellings of June
June is not just any other month. To we Americans, it is a month filled with historical significance. And while it...