Losing those we love is the part of aging our parents didn’t tell us aboutThe photo above is of me at my first love’s prom in 1970. Her name was Ginny Price. I say was, because, at 5:26 this afternoon, she passed…Jan 20, 20231Jan 20, 20231
“Happy” MLK Day?The first thing this morning, someone wished me “Happy MLK Day.” The person who greeted me was a 30-something-year-old man on one of my…Jan 16, 2023Jan 16, 2023
Let the (nonexistent) War on Christmas BeginThanksgiving in America is this week. Do you know what happens on Friday? Yes, there are Friday sales, and yes, communities light their…Nov 20, 20221Nov 20, 20221
Published inKPPF NewsOur local politics are toxic and driving good people outMany of my subscribers don’t know the guy in the photo. Everyone in my hometown knows who he is. For those who are not local readers, allow…Oct 31, 2022Oct 31, 2022
What does 9/11 Mean to you?I am not going to say a lot about the events of twenty-one years ago today except to mention with profound sadness that I suspect the day…Sep 11, 20221Sep 11, 20221
The Family Relief Plan goes into effect today in IllinoisStarting today, consumers in Illinois will see lower gas prices, food prices, cuts, suspensions, and rebates of their income taxes. The…Jul 1, 2022Jul 1, 2022
Why I’m not an atheistI suspect this article will irritate two groups of people: atheists, and Fundamentalist Christians. I’m not judging your religious beliefs…Jun 27, 20224Jun 27, 20224
Enjoy being a dad, time passes too quicklyI’m grateful to my children for raising me. I know it wasn’t always easy for them and I often disappointed them along the way, but I’ve…Jun 19, 20221Jun 19, 20221
D-Day, June 6, 1944, America’s most unselfish dayI was born in the shadow of World War II. Each year, June 6, was a day everyone stopped and remembered this day in 1944. For many years I…Jun 6, 2022Jun 6, 2022
Today we honor those who died for our freedomToday is a day we should set aside partisan politics and come together as a nation to honor those who died in war defending our freedom.May 29, 2022May 29, 2022