Author Archives: Glen Franklin Koontz

“Democracy means government by discussion but it is only effective if you can stop people talking.” –Clement Attlee. I find myself back in Northern Virginia, after a very pleasant time in Southside Virginia. I broke a long-standing rule, and drove North on Sunday. Which is usually a fool’s errand, given the number of Yankees returningContinue reading “JANUARY 12, 2026”

“A liberal is a man too broad-minded to take his own side in a quarrel.” –Robert Frost. Good morning Dru! Good morning Frank! Good morning Jason! Last night’s party at the Club was a BIG TIME. Saw lots of people. It was the first soiree of the New Year. Fun. Well the College Football ChampionshipContinue reading “JANUARY 10, 2026”

“Conscience is the inner voice that warns us somebody may be looking.” –H.L. Mencken. I am safely ensconced in Chatmoss, awaiting English, Holland, and Dudley’s arrival this afternoon. The forecast is for warmer temperatures, and rain. That is just fine. I will never complain about warmer temperatures, especially in January. And we need the rain.Continue reading “JANUARY 9, 2026”

“Don’t just do something—stand there.” –President Ronald W. Reagan. Later this evening I am traveling to beautiful, bucolic Southside, hoping for a restful weekend, after my exhausting Christmas. The Club reopens tomorrow, and there is a party to attend. Hmmm. I may need to return to work to get that much needed rest. My leisureContinue reading “JANUARY 8, 2026”

“My dear McClellan: If you don’t want to use the arm I should like to borrow it for a while. Yours respectfully, A. Lincoln” Democrats continue to wail and moan over the Trump Administration’s actions in ousting Nicolas Maduro. You see, they wanted Maduro out, but they do not like how or why the TrumpContinue reading “JANUARY 7, 2026”

“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” –Luke 2:14. Today is the Christian Feast Day of Epiphany, celebrating the visit of the Magi (the Wise Men) to the baby Jesus, the physical manifestation of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles. Epiphany also celebrates Jesus’s baptism, and the miracle at theContinue reading “JANUARY 6, 2026”

“And the angel said unto them, ‘Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.’” –Luke 2:10. Christmas ends today. Sigh. It was a wonderful celebration. I cannot wait til next year! Following air strikes in Caracas, Venezuela, the United States military captured Venezuelan President NicolasContinue reading “JANUARY 5, 2026”

Before the Christmas season leave us, I would be remiss not to republish Ann Coulter’s annual column about Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is a thing with our “betters”. Among normal people, not so much. Because it is fake. Phony. And stupid. Ann’s annual take on Kwanzaa is both informative and humorous. I have always liked Ann, evenContinue reading “JANUARY 4, 2026”

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” –Isaiah 9:6. Earlier in December 2025, I re-published an article by Professor John Yoo on the subject of birthrightContinue reading “JANUARY 3, 2026”

“Christmas is a together sort of holiday.” — Winnie the Pooh. Yesterday we had our annual New Year’s get together. Good friends, good food and drink, and, of course, football. We had the traditional New Year’s fare, but with a twist. At Holland’s request we enjoyed a more modern version. There was ham (how doContinue reading “JANUARY 2, 2026”