Category Archives: History

This Is A Day Of Infamy

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Les

I have just watched the blackest day for United States credibility and honor in my life, in our history. The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump showed us what I’ve known for some time. He is a treacherous … Continue reading →

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Mème pour Mème – Meme for Meme

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Les

Be careful for what you wish. History is littered with consequences. Continue reading →

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Coffee With Viktor Frankl and Search for Meaning

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Les

This morning, I woke up thinking about Viktor Frankl’s book. His book, Man’s Search For Meaning, written over 60 years ago, provides insight about the human condition. It’s wisdom is critical to our understanding of today’s events. Then informs now. … Continue reading →

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11/08/2022

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Les

Our Last, Free, Election? November 8th, 2022 is the most important election in United States history. What happens in 2024 depends on what occurs on 11/08. Vote Democratic if you want transparency, accountability, action, and a voice in shaping a … Continue reading →

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Then and Now: Earth Day (part 1)

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Les

Today is the 52nd Earth Day. It is the largest annual secular event in the world with over one billion participants since its start. The first Earth Day, April 22, 1970, marks the beginning of the modern, global environmental movement. … Continue reading →

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Midnight

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Les

Defense from Atomic Attack, Look MagazineJohn Vachon (Public Domain) When I was 10 years old, I was trained to “duck and cover.” It was the Cold War era and every year the United States and the Soviet Union would test … Continue reading →

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