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“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” –Prime Minister Winston Churchill, speaking to the British House of Commons (August 20, 1940), addressing the bravery of the RAF pilots engaged in the “Battle of Britain”. Yes, I know that Winston Churchill was British, but his sentimentsContinue reading “MAY 25, 2026”

This coming Sunday is Pentecost, called Whitsunday in the English tradition. Although the etymology is somewhat confused, we should remember that the Pentecost Vigil was one of the two traditional occasions for baptizing catechumens, the first being the Easter Vigil. On both occasions, the newly baptized were clothed in white, symbolizing the washing away of sinContinue reading “MAY 24, 2026”

Today I am sharing 2 articles from The Washington Times. The 1st article addresses former President Obama’s duplicity, and the 2nd article concerns the ultimate demise of Cuba. Enjoy! Obama and the art of projection BY:          Everett Piper, The Washington Times (May 17, 2026). In a recent interview with Stephen Colbert, former President Barack Obama said,Continue reading “MAY 23, 2026”

. HOLLAND IS BACK HOME! She flew into Dulles yesterday afternoon, and will be spending a Summer of Leisure here in the Commonwealth. DUDLEY IS SO HAPPY to see her, that he forgot he was angry with English and me for leaving him to travel to Dallas. It was not an easy trip for ourContinue reading “May 22, 2026”

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY to Meghan Shelton! Her big day occurred while I was in Dallas. I hope it was fun! The U.S. Department of Justice indicted Raoul Castro for murder, in connection with the downing of a plane carrying Cuban Americans. WINNING! The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the Commonwealth of Virginia over theContinue reading “MAY 21, 2026”

Still catching up. Still exhausted. President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R.) for the United States Senate. The Dallas Morning News is not pleased. Neither is incumbent Senator John Cornyn (R.). And that screaming sound you hear is the Washington Establishment folks, outraged that one of their teammates may bite the dust. CongressContinue reading “MAY 20, 2026–ADDENDUM”

I am exhausted. Too much fun was had in Dallas celebrating Holland’s graduation. And the flight back was fine, as was the drive home from the airport, but . . . still. It was a lot. Now it was a VERY BIG TIME! Thoroughly enjoyed seeing friends, meeting Holland’s friends and their parents. Everything wasContinue reading “MAY 20, 2026”

Pinehurst, North Carolina is a magical place for golfers. The Carolina Sand Hills are home to many of the best golf courses in the nation. The weather is usually pleasant, though Summers are a challenge (as they are throughout the South). One of my favorite places to hang out is a comfortable place called theContinue reading “MAY 19, 2026”

We are boarding an American Airlines flight to return to Northern Virginia. I expect Dudley will be pleased to see us upon arrival. Below is an article concerning the stupidity of the minimum wage. I have opined on this before (many times, but Mr. Cardoza’s article explains the stupidity of the policy in detail). ThereContinue reading “MAY 18, 2026”

“We didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.” –A.A. Milne, Winnie The Pooh. This is our last day deep in the heart of Texas. It has been a wonderful time with family and friends. But it will be good to return home. And it is not like we willContinue reading “MAY 17, 2026”