Author Archives: Glen Franklin Koontz

“The men the American people admire most extravagantly are the most daring liars; the men they detest most violently are those who try to tell them the truth.” –H.L. Mencken. The Democrats, with an assist of 4 Republicans, passed a resolution forcing the President to withdraw our military from the Iranian theatre of combat. NowContinue reading “JUNE 8, 2026”

Thursday was the Feast of Corpus Christi (the Body of Christ), when the Church expresses especial gratitude for the most precious gift of the Blessed Sacrament. On Maundy Thursday we also commemorate the Last Supper, but given our focus on the solemnity of Our Lord’s passion, the Church defers a full celebration to the first available ThursdayContinue reading “JUNE 7, 2026”

“At the core, the American citizen soldiers knew the difference between right and wrong, and they didn’t want to live in a world in which wrong prevailed. So they fought, and won, and we, all of us, living and yet to be born, must be forever profoundly grateful.” –Author Stephen Ambrose “They fight not forContinue reading “JUNE 6, 2026”

“When you wake up in the morning, Pooh,” said Piglet at last, “what’s the first thing you say to yourself?”“What’s for breakfast?” said Pooh. “What do you say, Piglet?”“I say, I wonder what’s going to happen exciting to-day?” said Piglet.Pooh nodded thoughtfully. “It’s the same thing,” he said.” –A.A. Milne, Winnie The Pooh. The PresidentContinue reading “JUNE 5, 2026”

What is the United States? Of course we are a country. But what kind of country? Are we merely a set of ideas, as some urge? Or are we more than that? Do we have a shared culture, shared values, and a common identity? James McGee seeks to answer that question in the article below.Continue reading “JUNE 4, 2026”

Douglas Murray moved to America from Great Britain, and immediately immersed himself in his adopted country’s history and culture. Below he writes about the importance of the United States, its history, and his hopes for the future. It is a particularly perfect read on the eve of our nation’s 250th birthday. Rediscover American pride andContinue reading “JUNE 3, 2026”

If you listen to Democrats, and others, you hear a lot of complaining about the hostilities with Iran. Gas prices are too high is the principal one. Military spending is another. For a military action that has only been going on since March (actually, February 28), a large segment of Americans are quite impatient. IranContinue reading “JUNE 2, 2026”

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; whoContinue reading “JUNE 1, 2026”

Today is the last day of May. Where did the month go? Now that the Church has completed the Easter cycle, we find ourselves looking forward to the long season of Trinity-tide. As we prepare for this coming Sunday, Trinity Sunday, we might recognize that unlike other Sundays of the year, this one is uniqueContinue reading “MAY 31, 2026”

Today we have an eclectic collection of articles that address topics ranging from society’s stupidity to war to the younger generation’s lack of historical knowledge and perspective to a reminder of how much better things are today than they were under China Joe. All of these articles are quite informative and entertaining. I hope youContinue reading “MAY 30, 2026”