Monthly Archives: June 2023

Happy Birthday to what is now my home state, West Virginia. West Virginia was admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863, by proclamation — signed by President Abraham Lincoln. Today is West Virginia Day and is a state holiday. … Continue reading →

Today is considered the “longest running African-American holiday” — it’s been called “America’s second Independence Day.”  June 19th or “Juneteenth” is an important day in African American history. Juneteenth, often called “Freedom Day,” is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of … Continue reading →

Every time the third Sunday in June rolls around, we celebrate Father’s Day. Most people know that Mother’s Day got its start from the efforts of a West Virginian — Anna Jarvis. It turns out that West Virginia was also … Continue reading →

I played golf yesterday and afterwards we stopped for a beer and to discuss world changing things that needed our attention. I’m not sure why, but for some reason we got onto the subject of worry. It basically involved talk … Continue reading →

Today is Flag Day — June 14. On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution, stating “the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen … Continue reading →

There’s been lots in the news lately about various groups’ rights. When I was growing up, I always had the impression that the United States kind of led the pack regarding human rights and people’s civil liberties. Obviously I was … Continue reading →

Today’s blog is to my first wife Claire…. I’ve tried everything to make my birthday wishes to you original.This year again, I’ve tried a lot.And a poet, I’m notBut even though the words may not rhyme,That’s all I could come … Continue reading →

Maybe it’s just me, but it seems like the world is just growing more insane every day. Someone said they thought the Earth was God’s insane asylum — I’m beginning to think that’s true.  I just heard on the news … Continue reading →

Someone used the phrase, “I came, I saw, I conquered” the other day. I remember hearing it most all my life. It’s origin is attributed to Julius Caesar. According to my extensive research, Caesar first used the phrase after his … Continue reading →

Yesterday we talked about Alexander Hamilton and how he was one of the primary architects of the Constitution. The Constitution, as originally written, could never have been approved. I suppose that’s understandable, considering that we had just fought a revolution … Continue reading →