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There are moments in life that are so small they almost pass unnoticed. No big headlines. No breaking news alerts. No dramatic turning points. Just ordinary, everyday interactions. But sometimes

A Forgotten Date in American Memory When the phrase “days of infamy” is mentioned, two dates come to the forefront for most Americans: December 7, 1941, and September 11, 2001.

A Lesson from Catch-22 Joseph Heller penned his classic novel, Catch-22, about World War II in 1961. It became legendary during the Vietnam War. Knowing most reading this column have

The Great Potato Heist of 2026 If you thought you had seen every possible headline involving the phrase “Florida man,” allow me to introduce the latest contestant in the Sunshine

Fox News… But Literally Every once in a while, a headline appears that reminds us the world is still capable of producing stories that are equal parts ridiculous, delightful, and

Common Sense Check: When Plain Talk Disappears No doubt my Millennial children will inform me that my frustrations are little more than an old man complaining. From my perspective, the

The Simple Rule That Keeps Society Running There are some rules in life that are written into law, and then there are the quiet agreements that keep everyday life running

The email was brief but impactful, just like the New Yorker who sent it: “Thought this might interest you.” Attached was a video of several NYPD officers responding to a

Some stories come across my desk that make me pause, sigh, and whisper the most Southern phrase I know: well bless your heart. This week’s entry into the “What Were

Recently, one of my brothers and I exchanged views on a variety of matters, including the standard by which to define excellence. His view was that it had largely been