Stuff my kids say that I didn’t

By John Pierce Recently I’ve been paying attention to things my daughters say that would have never crossed my mind or lips in my youth. Some are due to technological advances. Others, that are more entertaining to me, relate to their broader perspectives on life than...

Realizing You’re Not the Center of the Universe

I once had a visit from a man who told me his wife was leaving him, but he didn’t know why. I didn’t know why either. He was good-looking, successful, a regular churchgoer who appeared to be devoted to his wife and children. But now she was leaving him,...

Rousing Stories, Horrific Revelations from Libya

The horrific events unfolding in Libya have gripped the world. And they are horrific, at least as much as they are inspirational. One cannot help but admire the courage of people who are prepared to face down a tyrant’s soldiers with little more than the moral...

Oklahoma Democrat Tries to Call GOP’s Bluff

Oklahoma Democratic state Sen. Tom Adelson, like many of the rest of us, is tired of Republicans running against the state income tax. Oklahoma has both one of the lowest tax rates and some of the most underfunded public services in the country. For more than a...

Be careful what you read

In the space of a few days, I ran across several stories that have to do with reading: things that others don’t want you to read, are afraid for you to read, or just don’t want to have their name on it when you read.  Although I have a copy...