We Must All Be Medics
Army Medic James E. Callahan
Read More“Life is for the living, death is for the dead.”
Gore Vidal and the United States of Amnesia
Read MoreGore Vidal had style.
He once famously wrote, “Style is knowing who you are, what you want to do, and not giving a damn.”
The controversial writer and perpetual protagonist certainly knew who he was. He knew precisely what he wanted to do. And there’s little doubt that he didn’t give a damn what others either said or thought. It matters not where you’re positioned on the political map — one has to admire that feisty spirit.
A Mother’s Day Worth Remembering
With my Mother about ten years ago
Read MoreYou’ve probably never heard of Anna Jarvis.
She created the holiday we celebrate today, known as Mother’s Day. This occasion was first recognized in 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson signed a federal proclamation making the holiday official. Today marks the 100th anniversary of the very first Mother’s Day.
Isolationism Redefined
Read MoreGlobal conflicts don’t unfold in black and white anymore. They never did. The world is an increasingly indistinguishable shade of grey. It sure seemed we were on the right side back during World War II. The same can be said of the Cold War, too. But since then, American hegemony hasn’t changed much, while many parts of the world have morphed into a vast landscape without borders, tariffs, and restrictions.
Should the Boston Marathon Bomber Get the Death Penalty?
Read MoreHis name does not deserve to be mentioned. He doesn’t deserve to be known. He doesn’t deserve to be remembered in any way. Not in any way, shape, or form.
We don’t care who he is, or what he thinks. Even writing the word “he” in place of his name troubles me.
Accordingly, throughout the remainder of this essay, I shall refer to him as the “Boston Marathon Bomber.”
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