The Oakland Athletics ascend to the top of the MLB Power Rankings as we head down the stretch For the fourth straight period, my hometown Philadelphia Phillies find themselves at 14th overall in the 2019 MLB Power Rankings as we reach the stretch run in the middle of September. The club also remains ranked … Continue reading MLB 2019 Power Ranking: Mid-September
Sunday Sermon: The prodigal son
Over the years, I have written more than 130 pieces under the topic of Faith. Each of those articles are slowly being re-introduced in this newly formatted website, available by visiting that section of the tool bar. There have also been more than 70 pieces within a special 'Sunday Sermon' series. Those articles specifically come … Continue reading Sunday Sermon: The prodigal son
9/11: All Americans should visit the memorials
On September 11, 2001, the United States of America came under attack by Islamofascists who were representative of millions around the world who hated - who, in fact, still hate - our way of life. Thousands of Americans were killed and injured. The iconic Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York … Continue reading 9/11: All Americans should visit the memorials
Suicide Awareness: 40 seconds of action
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, and in the United States this is National Suicide Awareness Month. Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. Mental disorders and substance abuse are often major risk factors, especially in combination with one another. While some suicide attempts are impulsive, a response to major stressors … Continue reading Suicide Awareness: 40 seconds of action
Safe injection sites and the ‘War on Drugs’
There has been a great deal of controversy in recent weeks here in my hometown of Philadelphia regarding a proposal by some local politicians to open so-called safe injection sites. The position of Mayor Jim Kenney and others is that such sites would help combat the exploding opioid crisis. This would be accomplished by … Continue reading Safe injection sites and the ‘War on Drugs’
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