by Tony W. Cartledge | Aug 12, 2017 | Opinion
On August 11 and 12 hundreds of avowed white supremacists converged on Charlottesville, Virginia, protesting the city’s decision to remove a prominent statue of Robert E. Lee in a symbolic step away from celebrating the Confederacy’s failed attempt to...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Aug 8, 2017 | Opinion
In a very nice cabin set in majestic old forest growth outside of Helen, Ga., Susan I looked forward to several days of hiking on some of the area’s charming and challenging trails — but have been foiled by three straight days of rain. I like hiking, and I...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 20, 2017 | Opinion
When the United States instituted a draft lottery during the Vietnam War, my draft number was 19 – which meant I was sure to be drafted if I had not been in college at the time. As it turned out, America’s involvement came to an end just before I graduated in 1973. I...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 18, 2017 | Opinion
Laos is home to much that is beautiful and much that is quaint, but my favorite thing about visiting new countries is seeing how people live. Local guides insist that visitors see things that are unusual or impressive, but the best part is often getting there. We...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 15, 2017 | Opinion
Many countries carry faith-labels. America is called a “Christian” nation, though only a small percentage (including many who wear the label like a flag) take the teachings of Jesus seriously. Israel is officially a Jewish nation, but most of the Jews are secular....
