Author Archives: Glen Franklin Koontz

Winter continues to envelop our little corner of Virginia. It is cold. Bitter cold. English and I are going over to the Chilly Hollow Brewery today, to attend a kick-off of America’s 250th anniversary. It is sponsored by the Clarke County Historical Association, a group with which our family is proud to have enjoyed aContinue reading “JANUARY 25, 2026”

“Diplomacy is the art of telling people to go to hell in such a way that they ask for directions.” “Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.” “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is theContinue reading “JANUARY 24, 2026”

“Today is your day!  Your mountain is waiting.  So . . . get on your way.” –Winnie The Pooh. HAPPY BIRTHDAY KENAN! You are still a youngster. The United States has established a Board of Peace, which will oversee the Gaza resolution, and seek to resolve other international issues. Twenty-two (22) countries have joined. Notably,Continue reading “JANUARY 23, 2026”

Congratulations to Vice-President Vance and Mrs. Vance on the announcement that they are expecting their 4th child. Best wishes and prayers to Mrs. Vance for a safe and healthy pregnancy and birth. “I don’t want to curse, but those of us who escaped places like that, the one place where we thought we would neverContinue reading “JANUARY 22, 2026”

“Kamala, you don’t know what you mean to Jackson, Mississippi.  You don’t know what you mean to Mississippi.  You don’t know what you mean to America.  And, in recognition of your many, many firsts, in recognition of all of the accomplishments that you have made . . . I signed a proclamation declaring Jan. 14,Continue reading “JANUARY 21, 2026”

“Oh, Bear!” said Christopher Robin. “How I do love you!” “So do I,” said Pooh.” –A.A. Milne, Winnie The Pooh. It has been 3 days since Holland returned to Dallas. It is very quiet in our house. Even the martinis are a little sad. Yesterday, English and I drove over to Purcellville to pick upContinue reading “JANUARY 20, 2026”

“Do your duty in all things, like the old Puritan.  You cannot do more; you should never wish to do less.” “A Union that can only be maintained by swords and bayonets has no charm for me.  If the Union is dissolved and government disrupted, I shall return to my native State and share theContinue reading “JANUARY 19, 2026”

Today you are you!  That is truer than true!  There is no one alive who is you-er than you! –Dr. Seuss. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARTHA FARRELL! HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLI MANN! These 2 lovely ladies enjoyed special days yesterday. And neither look a day older. Well, it is official. Virginia is now governed by a pasty-faced commie,Continue reading “JANUARY 18, 2026”

There is an ongoing debate about what it means to be an American, and whether or not the United States is, or ever was, a Christian nation. Below are 2 articles addressing these notions. Enjoy. A Christian Nation If You Can Keep It The Trump administration acknowledges the important role religion plays in American life and history.Continue reading “JANUARY 17, 2026”

“Rivers know this: there is no hurry.  We shall get there some day.” –Winnie The Pooh. Good morning Dru! I trust that you were not too traumatized by Boopie Miller. English, Holland, and I enjoyed a celebratory dinner last evening in Purcellville. Shrimp stuffed with crab meat, steak tartare, and crisp, cold martinis. Woo hoo!Continue reading “JANUARY 16, 2026”