HLN, which was formerly known as 'Headline News', is a cable TV network spun off CNN by Turner Broadcasting. Today the network broadcasts a mixture of traditional news and real crime stories. In a recent announcement, HLN said that they would revisit what it called "The Monica Lewinsky Scandal" with a two-hour special program. … Continue reading Monica reminds us that it wasn’t her scandal
Donald Trump, Elizabeth Warren, and Pocahontas
At the White House on Monday, President Donald Trump honored three members of the Navajo Nation (pic) who had helped America as "Code Talkers" during World War II. The Code Talkers were recruited to the United States Marine Corps during the war. They transmitted messages via radio using a code developed from their unique … Continue reading Donald Trump, Elizabeth Warren, and Pocahontas
Tax reform postcards from the edge
The Republican controlled United States Congress is attempting something significant that has not happened in more than three decades. Yet it is something that almost everyone in both parties believes to be grossly overdue. Updates to the United States tax code have not been accomplished since Ronald Reagan was President. That long ago legislation passed … Continue reading Tax reform postcards from the edge
Sunday Sermon: In the end, we all become one with God
Today marks the final Sunday in the liturgical year of the Catholic Church. Next Sunday begins the season of Advent, the four-week period leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ. As Advent begins, the readings at Mass will begin to lead us towards that most important and holy moment in the history of humanity. … Continue reading Sunday Sermon: In the end, we all become one with God
Celebrities, unlike the rest of us, can sometimes live forever
Early 1970's pop star and teen idol David Cassidy passed away this past Tuesday at the age of 67 years. Cassidy had been born in April 1950 into a show business family. He was the only child of Jack Cassidy, a Tony Award-winning actor as well as a singer, and Evelyn Ward, a TV and … Continue reading Celebrities, unlike the rest of us, can sometimes live forever
