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Last Wedneday, Stuck in a Traffic Jam by Garrison Keillor


(My World   February 15, 2024)
New Yorkers have the ability to express despair and municipal pride in the same sentence. Joe Biden's visit created traffic jams, so I over-tipped the cabbie and hiked 12 blocks to my doctor who took my blood pressure and said it was excellent…
Topics: Attitudes Contemplation, Insight Coping Humor Lifestyle, General News Optimal Aging Politics


A Farewell Toast to Charles Osgood by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 3, 2024)
A tribute to the journalist and long-time host of CBS Sunday Morning…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Media Memories News Popular Culture Tribute, Testimony


Looking Forward to a Week of Uninformation by Garrison Keillor


(My World   January 18, 2024)
Fighting evil is noble but in my old age I've come to feel that cheerfulness, gratitude, comedy are the essence of life, and so I look forward to the imminent arrival of my English relatives who love this country so sweetly…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight Crime, Justice, Punishment Government History News Optimal Aging Relationships Social Issues


Escaping from Gaza by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 12, 2024)
The Biblical story of the Flight into Egypt revisited in terms of current events…
Topics: Bible Current Events, News Disaster Faith History News


Israel's Children by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 28, 2023)
Thoughts on children caught up in Israeli-Hamas war as seen through the perspective of artist Gordon Wetmore…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Current Events, News News Religion Tragedy War


Is There a Speaker in the House? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 22, 2023)
Can Lincoln's party find a way to fix what's so absurd?
Topics: Government News Politics Relationships


Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 14, 2023)
A call to pray for the conflict in the Middle East…
Topics: Crisis Current Events, News Faith History News Prayer War


Hope and Help During the Issraeli-Hamas War by James N. Watkins


(My World   October 13, 2023)
Jim shares past posts that help direct our thoughts as images of another war fill the news…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Crisis Current Events, News Dying and Death History Hopes & Dreams News Prayer Terrorism War


Whatever the Weather by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 26, 2023)
Al Roker’s weather map doesn’t tell the whole story…
Topics: Beliefs Coping Faith Nature News Weather


A Lesson from the Banyan Tree by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 19, 2023)
The famous banyan tree in Lahaina, Maui still stands following the wildfires…
Topics: Disaster Faith Nature News


Is it Really Hotter Now than Any Time in 100,000 Years? by Darrell Kauffman / The Conversation


(My World   July 28, 2023)
Recent heat waves underscore Earth’s new climate state while revealing a fascinating history…
Topics: Change Coping Crisis Current Events, News History Nature News Research Science & Technology Weather


Why I Won't be Playing Golf in Oman by Garrison Keillor


(My World   June 29, 2023)
If the law doesn't apply to the big guys, then the peons and pissants are not going to abide by it either…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Ethics & Morality Legal News Politics Social Issues


Gay Pride Prompts Sad, Shameful Aniomisty by James N. Watkins


(My World   June 16, 2023)
May I offer a compromise to the sad and shameful animosity between those celebrating June as “Gay Pride Month” and those who believe that homosexuality is a moral “abomination.”
Topics: Attitudes Beliefs Change Communication Current Events, News News Relationships Social Issues Social Movements


COVID-19 Retrospective by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   May 12, 2023)
Now that COVID's status as a global pandemic has ended, I will take a retrospective look at how USA compared to other countries in this three-year-plus ordeal…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disease History News Statistics Trends


Why I Am Not Joining the Strike by Garrison Keillor


(My World   May 11, 2023)
I salute the Hollywood writers who went out on strike this past week but I can tell you that we essayists won't be joining them…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment Communication Current Events, News Language, Meaning Media News Popular Culture Writing


Charles' Coronation Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 22, 2023)
Dr. Charles Stanley was the pastor of First Baptist Church in Atlanta for more than fifty years…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Character, Integrity Faith Leadership News Optimal Aging Tribute, Testimony


The Six-Minute Video Speaks Louder than Words by Garrison Keillor


(My World   April 6, 2023)
Everyone should look at that six-minute video of men moving down the hall of the Covenant School. They don't stop to confer, discuss options — lives are in danger, terrified children in lockdown, and they run forward toward gunfire…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Crisis Dying and Death News Social Issues Tragedy


COVID-19 Perspectives for February 2023 by Stu Johnson


(Hobbies & Lesiure   March 10, 2023)
February 2023 marks the three-year point in the COVID-19 pandemic, as long as 1918, but will it be as disastrous, and will it finally transitio to an endemic in year four&hellip'
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disaster History News Statistics Trends


COVID-19 Perspectives for January 2023 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   February 14, 2023)
Threats of a tripledemic and ever-more-contagious variants of COVID keep the pandemic alive, yet as death and hospitalization rates continue to drop, life has taken on a post-COVID tone. Where are we as the pandemic approaches the three year mark?…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disease History News Statistics Trends


COVID-19 Perspectives for December 2022 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   January 11, 2023)
Is it over? Afraid not. But behind the near-hysteria over a tripledemic and the latest COVID variant with the menacing name of Kracken there is still reason to be watchful. So, what in the world is going on with the pandemic that won't quit?…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death History News Statistics Trends


COVID-19 Perspectives for November 2022 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   December 13, 2022)
For most of us in America COVID seems more nuisance now than threat, but it continues to surge in the Far East and with winter approaching there are fears of a 'tripledemic'…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disease History News Statistics Trends


COVID-19 Perspectives for October 2022 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   November 14, 2022)
Are we there yet? While it seems we have turned the corner from pandemic to endemic, the global situation does not yet warrant that assessment—and the winter cold and flu season approaches in countries most impacted by COVID…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disease History News Statistics Trends


A Prayer for God's Reign by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 20, 2022)
Passing the crown to King Charles, after a reign longer than the lives of most of Queen Elizabeth;s subjects…
Topics: Change History News Prayer


May God Save the Queen by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 17, 2022)
Remembering Great Britain's longest reigning monarch…
Topics: Dying and Death Faith News Tribute, Testimony


Worse Than a Crime, a Mistake by Sandra J. Saunders / Creators


(Health & Wellness   September 7, 2022)
Isolation is essential for vulnerable people who don't want to get long COVID, or worse. But it never made sense to mandate closures that create additional mental and public health problems to contain the virus…
Topics: Beliefs Change COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Disease Media News Policy, Policy Formation Politics Social Issues


So Long, Wally Cleaver by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 30, 2022)
Tony Dow's death calls to mind the speed at which time passes…
Topics: Memories News Tribute, Testimony


Summer Really is Getting Hotter by Tara Yharlagadda / Inverse


(Health & Wellness   July 16, 2022)
How to prepare and stay cool…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring Coping Nature News Optimal Aging Seasons Trends Wellness


COVID-19 Perspectives for June 2022 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   July 12, 2022)
We may think it's over, but COVID continues its relentless spread, with more people becoming infected two or more times, though less likely leading to hospitalization and death as early in the pandemic…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disease News Statistics Trends


Five COVID Numbers that Don't Make Sense Anymore by Katerhine Wu / The Atlantic


(Health & Wellness   July 9, 2022)
It's long past time to forget them all…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News News


Here're Your Orders: Make Something Beautiful by Garrison Keillor


(My World   June 30, 2022)
Don’t be disheartened. Deal with the problem.. . . Exercise your gifts. Create beautiful things…
Topics: Beliefs Crime, Justice, Punishment Government News Politics Social Issues Social Movements Social Unrest, Division


A Supreme Decision by James N. Watkins


(Finance and Legal   June 24, 2022)
Thoughts on the cultural/political debate likely to intensify following the Supreme Court decision striking down Roe v Wade, sending abortion policy back to the states…
Topics: Beliefs Change Government News Politics Religion Social Issues Social Movements Social Unrest, Division


Seven Ways You Can Financially Prepare for a Recession by Michelle Singletary / The Washington Post


(Finance and Legal   June 18, 2022)
If a recession is inevitable, here are some financial moves you can make to prepare…
Topics: Financial History News Planning Social Issues Trends


COVID-19 Perspectives for May 2022 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   June 11, 2022)
COVID continues to shift toward Asia, Europe sees up to half of its population infected, while USA mortality rate stays stuck at 1.2% which is curious compared to countries where mortality is falling…
Topics: Crafts Dying and Death Disease History News Statistics Trends


Marking a Monarch's Platinum Jubilee by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 4, 2022)
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 70 years on the throne…
Topics: History News Tribute, Testimony


May We Not Just Ache by Leona Bergstrom


(My World   June 3, 2022)
The celebration-filled days of June take a tragic turn as events in a small Texas town once again force us to grieve and struggle to help the hurting…
Topics: Coping Crime, Justice, Punishment Dying and Death Faith News Social Issues Tragedy


Some News, As We Know, is Realer than Other News by Garrison Keillor


(My World   June 2, 2022)
In the aftermath of Uvalde: Life is good in this beautiful country that God has blessed, and the paranoids in our midst are missing out on all the best stuff…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Current Events, News Dying and Death Dysfunctional, Broken News Social Issues Tragedy


Robbed of Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 26, 2022)
Another mass shooting finds us hugging our kids and looking to God…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Dying and Death Faith Loss & Grieving News Tragedy


COVID-19 Perspectives for April 2022 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   May 21, 2022)
As more Asian countries face COVID surges, most of us in America know of or are part of the surge in breakthrough infections among the vaccinated, with mild symptoms and very low hospitalizations and deaths. …
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disaster History News Statistics Trends


The Black Dog Bites Again by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 7, 2022)
The 'black dog' of depression robbed these two daughters of their mother…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment Coping Courage Disease Faith Family Mental Health Music News Tribute, Testimony Wellness


From Refugee to Royalty by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 9, 2022)
Remembering the remarkable Madeleine Albright…
Topics: Achievements Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Character, Integrity Government History News Tribute, Testimony


Prayer of the Children by Kurt Bestor


(Arts & Entertainment   April 8, 2022)
Written for another war this song is a poignant reminder of the suffering in Ukraine now . . . or any war, in any place…
Topics: Crisis History Music News Prayer War


COVID-19 Perspectives for March 2022 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   April 6, 2022)
Omicron surge spreads around the world, making return to normal less clear. At the the same time, USA levels off after big spike in January, making a return to normal seem more likely, but are we moving too quickly?…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disease History News Statistics Trends


Calm Down, People, It's Going to be Okay by Garrison Keillor


(Connections   March 30, 2022)
Our problem isn’t polarization, it’s Twittification …
Topics: Civility Communication Current Events, News Dysfunctional, Broken Faith Humor Jesus News Politics Popular Culture Social Issues Social Media War


A Modern-day Pieta by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 26, 2022)
A statue of Christ is carried to a bunker for safe keeping in Lviv Ukraine…
Topics: Crisis Faith News Religion War


Sitting Scared in Church, Thinking About Evil by Garrison Keillor


(My World   March 17, 2022)
America has been so fascinated with our own circus, we didn’t fully appreciate true evil and now here’s Putin taking his place with Lenin and Stalin…
Topics: Crisis Faith News Politics Religion War


A Prayer for Peace by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 26, 2022)
Lighting a candle for peace against the backdrop of war…
Topics: Crisis Faith News Prayer War


Out of Many, One by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 19, 2022)
It's more than a motto on our money…
Topics: Current Events, News News Relationships Social Issues Unity, Unified Values


COVID-19 Perspectives for January 2022 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   February 4, 2022)
Omicron causes seismic surge in cases, raising the societal toll, but the good news is that mortality rates (deaths as proportion of cases) continue to fall…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disease History News Social Issues Statistics Trends


A Celebrity Parade by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 15, 2022)
Cultural heroes are leaving us every day…
Topics: Achievements Dying and Death Media News Popular Culture Tribute, Testimony


Bridging the Divide by Stu Johnson


(My World   January 15, 2022)
A reminder as we look back at The Capitol Insurrection and approach Martin Luther King Jr Day that the divisions we face are not new and that there are ways to bridge the divide…
Topics: Attitudes Beliefs Civility History Media News Politics Popular Culture Social Issues Technology Trust Values Voting & Elections


COVID-19 Perspectives for December 2021 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   January 5, 2022)
Like a global game of Whack-a-Mole, omicron hits Europe hard, USA to a lesser extent, with minimal impact seen elsewhere so far in COVID statistics…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disease History News Statistics Trends


Where Are Those Christmas Presents? by Rebecca Heilweil / Vox


(My World   December 18, 2021)
The history of the metal box that's wrecking the supply chain…
Topics: Business Change Christmas COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News History Holidays Holiday Season News Trends


A Tribute to the Kid from Kansas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 11, 2021)
He modeled how the right and left can work together…
Topics: Character, Integrity Leadership News Politics Tribute, Testimony


COVID-19 Perspectives for November 2021 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   December 3, 2021)
Europe takes the brunt of the latest surge, just as Omicron, another potentially dangerous variant, arrives to dampen the holiday season…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disease History News Statistics Trends


Political Clout by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   November 20, 2021)
The role of Big Tech raises questions about who decides what we think and see…
Topics: Communication Internet Language, Meaning News Social Issues Social Media Technology Trends Values


COVID-19 Perspectives for October 2021 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   November 4, 2021)
South America shows improvement while USA and most of the world show little sign of flattening the COVID curve…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disease History News Statistics Trends


The Man and His Music by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 30, 2021)
Celebrating the legacy of Ralph Carmichael…
Topics: Achievements Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Character, Integrity Christian Life Faith Music News Tribute, Testimony


A Poetic Portrait of a Patriot by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 23, 2021)
Celebrating the life of a remarkable leader…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) COVID-19 History Leadership News Tribute, Testimony Wisdom


COVID-19 Perspectives for September 2021 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   October 9, 2021)
The curve continues to go the wrong way for USA, while globally it is a mixed picture, but COVID is just not going away soon…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disease History News Statistics Trends


COVID-19 Perspectives for August 2021 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   September 8, 2021)
After nearly seven months of 'flattening the curve' for USA, the delta variant has made its presence known here and around the world, with tightened restrictions…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disease History News Statistics Trends


Is It a 'Life' or a 'Choice'? by James N. Watkins


(My World   September 3, 2021)
Texas law turns up the heat on a debate that will not die down…
Topics: Advocacy Beliefs Choices and Decision Making Government History News Social Issues Social Movements Values


Responding to the Afghan Airport Terrorist Attack by James N. Watkins


(My World   August 27, 2021)
How CAN we respond to such a heinous attack?…
Topics: Comfort & Consolation Compassion Coping Dying and Death Faith Loss & Grieving News Religion Terrorism


A Tale of Two Sicknesses and the Making of Public Policy by Jim Slusher / Daily Herald


(Health & Wellness   August 13, 2021)
Reaching beyond 'news by anecdote'…
Topics: Communication Compassion COVID-19 Disease News Wisdom


COVID-19 Perspectives for July 2021 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   August 5, 2021)
While only a blip at the end of July, the delta variant and high number of unvaccinated are putting a damper on the optimism felt a month ago…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disease History News Statistics Trends


They Waited, They Worried, They Stalled. This Week, They Got the Shot. by Julie Bosman / New York Times


(Health & Wellness   July 30, 2021)
The U.S. vaccine rollout has plateaued and the course of the coronavirus pandemic in this country may depend on how many people are ultimately swayed to get vaccinated…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News News Social Issues Wellness


Vaccination Resistance by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   July 17, 2021)
What Gallup polls in the last year tell us about American willingness or reluctance to be vaccinated, and the impact on our ability to reach herd immunity to end the threat of COVID-19…
Topics: Communication COVID-19 Demographics News Social Issues Social Movements Statistics Trends Trust


When Life Suddenly Collapses by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 10, 2021)
Reflecting on the condo collapse in South Florida…
Topics: Compassion Current Events, News Dying and Death Loss & Grieving News Prayer Tragedy


COVID-19 Perspectives for June 2021 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   July 3, 2021)
Celebrating a new sense of freedom for Independence Day 2021, we in America need to remind ourselves that the COVID pandemic is global and far from over…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disease History News Statistics Trends


The Unmasked Bandit by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 26, 2021)
Reflecting on a year of being held hostage…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Faith Freedom Hopes & Dreams Loss & Grieving News Wellness


Two Giant Hands in Tulsa by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 5, 2021)
Praying for forgiveness and healing…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Forgive, Forgiveness History Loss & Grieving Memories News Prayer Racism and Inequality


COVID-19 Perspectives for May 2021 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   June 4, 2021)
As U.S. and other countries prepare to reopen, trouble spots elsewhere show that the COVID-19 global pandemic is far from over…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disease History News Statistics


A Crumbling Foundation by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 7, 2021)
What are we to make of Bill and Melinda Gates' divorce?…
Topics: Family News Relationships


COVID-19 Perspectives for April 2021 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   May 4, 2021)
Bending the curve: US going in right direction, India and others now in crisis…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disease History News Statistics


Racism and Religion by Rusty Wright


(My World   April 23, 2021)
Sanctified bigotry, or unity and diversity solutions?…
Topics: Christian Life Faith Grace News Racism and Inequality Relationships Religion Social Issues Trust Unity, Unified Values


Black Deaths Matter by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 17, 2021)
A call for changes in law enforcement…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment News Racism and Inequality Social Issues Social Unrest, Division


What Are You Waiting For? by U.S. Census Bureau staff


(Health & Wellness   April 16, 2021)
New tool from U.S. Census Bureau tracks COVID vaccinations and vaccination hesitancy rate…
Topics: COVID-19 Health Care News Wellness


Sweden's Pandemic Experiment by Mallory Pickett / The New Yorker


(Health & Wellness   April 10, 2021)
When the coronavirus arrived, the country decided not to implement lockdowns or recommend masks. How has it fared?…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Demographics Disease History News Statistics


Remembering a Fairy Tale Prince by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 9, 2021)
Recounting a rather remarkable life…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Dying and Death History News Tribute, Testimony


COVID-19 Numbers for March 2021 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   April 3, 2021)
Vaccinations soar, but cases poised for troubling Easter surge. How does the U.S. compare to the world?…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disease History News Statistics


'It' is Not 'Christian' by James N. Watkins


(Faith   March 26, 2021)
The difference between individuals and organizations claiming to be Christian…
Topics: Beliefs Character, Integrity Christian Life Faith News Religion Scandal


A Royal Shaft by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 13, 2021)
Prince Harry and Meghan make waves…
Topics: Media News Racism and Inequality


Is There a Doctor in the House? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 6, 2021)
What would Dr. Seuss say to his critics?…
Topics: History Language, Meaning News Popular Culture Social Issues Values


COVID-19 Numbers for February 2021 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   March 4, 2021)
A downturn in cases, vaccinations accelerating, but are we out of the woods yet? How does the U.S. compare to the world?…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disease History News Statistics


Another Wake-up Call by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 27, 2021)
A wounded Tiger contemplates his future…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events Future Golf News Sports Trouble


Christian Leaders Behaving Badly by Rusty Wright


(Faith   February 25, 2021)
Why should anyone embrace their faith?…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Ethics & Morality Faith Jesus News Relationships Religion Scandal


The Rush Has Been Hushed by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Arts & Entertainment   February 20, 2021)
Remembering the voice of conservative Americans…
Topics: Communication Language, Meaning Media News Politics Radio Tribute, Testimony


Does Size Matter? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   February 13, 2021)
Is Big always Better?…
Topics: Business Government News Social Media Technology


COVID-19 Numbers for January 2021 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   February 6, 2021)
An updated look at the COVID statistics comparing the U.S. to the world (in a new visual format)…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disease History News Statistics


How is Your News Literacy? by Stu Johnson


(My World   January 28, 2021)
Learn how to be a literate news consumer during News Literacy Week…
Topics: History Knowledge Learning Media News Politics Popular Culture Social Media Social Movements


COVID-19 Numbers for December 2020 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   January 8, 2021)
An updated look at the COVID statistics comparing the U.S. to the world…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disease History News Statistics


Preventing a Second Civil War by James N. Watkins


(My World   January 7, 2021)
Echoes of a day that tore the nation apart…
Topics: Current Events, News Faith Government History News Politics Social Issues Social Movements Social Unrest, Division


From Where Lincoln Sits by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 6, 2021)
Reflections on the insurrection in Washington, D.C.…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Halloween History News Politics Social Issues Social Movements Social Unrest, Division Voting & Elections


It's Not All Bad by Nicole E. Kobie / WIRED


(My World   January 3, 2021)
20 things that made the world a better place in 2020…
Topics: Achievements COVID-19 Innovation, Invention, Creativity Inspiration News Social Issues


COVID-19 Numbers for November 2020 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   December 5, 2020)
An updated look at the COVID statistics comparing the U.S. with the world…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Dying and Death Disease History News Statistics


COVID-19 Numbers for October 2020 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   November 6, 2020)
October 31 update comparing the U.S. with other countries…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disease History News Statistics Trends


The Counting is Done by Steven Dillingham


(Our World   October 24, 2020)
The end of 2020 Census data collection, next steps and a heartfelt thanks from the U.S. Census Bureau…
Topics: COVID-19 Current Events, News Demographics Government News Research


Earth and Heaven by James N. Watkins


(My World   October 2, 2020)
What it means to me to be a citizen of both…
Topics: Beliefs COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Faith Government Language, Meaning News Religion Social Issues Social Movements


Down to the Wire Reports from the U.S. Census Bureau


(My World   October 2, 2020)
Census count exceeds 99% as court orders extension of counting…
Topics: COVID-19 Demographics Government News Research Trends


Ruthless in Washington by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 26, 2020)
Imagining the nation's Capitol without Justice Ginsburg…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Crime, Justice, Punishment Government History News Tribute, Testimony


Another Milestone by Stu Johnson


(My World   September 24, 2020)
Another look at COVID numbers as we hit 200,000 deaths in U.S.…
Topics: COVID-19 Dying and Death Demographics Disease History News Statistics Trends


Who Wants to be a Millionaire? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 8, 2020)
Remembering Regis Philbin…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Character, Integrity Current Events, News Faith Grace Media News Tribute, Testimony


It was John's Time by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 1, 2020)
Celebrating the legacy of Congressman John Lewis…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Current Events, News Dying and Death History Leadership News Racism and Inequality Social Issues Social Movements Tribute, Testimony


It's Only Temporary by James N. Watkins


(My World   August 1, 2020)
Hope for those who see no end to the COVID-19 pandemic…
Topics: Coping COVID-19 Current Events, News History News


Mobs and the Workplace by Veronique De Rugy


(My World   July 30, 2020)
'Cancel Culture' needs to slow down…
Topics: Communication Current Events, News Freedom Language, Meaning News Racism and Inequality Social Issues Social Movements


Superspreading COVID-19 Submitted by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   July 25, 2020)
Events propel the coronavirus pandemic…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making COVID-19 Current Events, News Disease Lifestyle, General News Relationships Social Issues


The Guardians of Right by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 18, 2020)
Who ultimately should decide what is left?…
Topics: Current Events, News Football (American) Freedom News Racism and Inequality Social Issues Social Movements Sports


A World of Blessing by Stu Johnson


(My World   July 16, 2020)
People unite in virtual choirs to bless cities, countries, the world…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events Comfort & Consolation COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Faith God Innovation, Invention, Creativity Inspiration Music News Relationships


About Those Monuments by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 27, 2020)
Why attempts to revise history are risky…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Current Events, News History News Racism and Inequality Social Issues Social Movements Social Unrest, Division


Explaining White Privilege By Lori Lakin Hutcherson


(My World   June 26, 2020)
An honest response to a white friend…
Topics: Current Events, News History News Racism and Inequality Relationships Social Issues Social Movements Trends Values


How Are You Faring? Reported by Stu Johnson


(My World   June 24, 2020)
Report provides insights into COVID-19 impact…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events COVID-19 Current Events, News Demographics Depresson Fears, Concerns Financial Housing Loss & Grieving News Social Issues Work


Modern Day Slavery by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   June 20, 2020)
Trafficking is a world-wide evil that happens in our own backyards—and you can join the fight against it…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment History News Racism and Inequality Relationships Social Issues Tragedy


Harrowing Blame Game Reported by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   June 15, 2020)
Looking for answers for the COVID-19 death toll in nursing homes…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Dying and Death Demographics Government Health Care Media News Politics Racism and Inequality Social Issues Statistics


It's Time to Take a Stand by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 13, 2020)
Contrasting two Georges…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Current Events, News News Racism and Inequality Relationships Social Issues Social Movements


Lamentation and Limitation by George Garrison


(Faith   June 11, 2020)
Reacting to both a physical and social virus…
Topics: Beliefs Bible COVID-19 Crime, Justice, Punishment Current Events, News Disease God News Racism and Inequality Social Issues Social Movements


I Can't Breathe by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 6, 2020)
Why Jesus understands George Floyd…
Topics: Compassion Crime, Justice, Punishment Current Events, News Faith Jesus News Racism and Inequality Social Issues


The Whole World is Watching . . . Again by Stu Johnson


(My World   June 5, 2020)
Will the response to George Floyd's death be a game-changer?…
Topics: Compassion COVID-19 Crime, Justice, Punishment Current Events, News Dying and Death Faith News Racism and Inequality Social Issues Social Unrest, Division


The Time Factor Reported by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   May 24, 2020)
Taking care while fighting the isolation of COVID-19 restrictions…
Topics: Coping COVID-19 Current Events, News Disease News Wellness


About Those Numbers by Stu Johnson


(My World   May 19, 2020)
Putting COVID-19 numbers in perspective…
Topics: Communication COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disease Ethics & Morality Media News Research Social Issues Trust Writing


The Triage Trio by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 16, 2020)
With praise for our parademics…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Disease Health Care News Risk Service Tribute, Testimony


No Revision Needed by George Garrison


(My World   May 15, 2020)
Finding reliable information in the age of COVID-19…
Topics: Bible Change COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Media News Trust


Outside In by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   May 14, 2020)
Being engaged while staying safer at home…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring Coping COVID-19 Current Events, News Internet Learning Leisure News Technology Travel


Coronavirus: Revival or Revolution? by James N. Watkins


(My World   May 8, 2020)
What will the crisis bring?…
Topics: Change COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Faith Future News Social Issues


Life Lessons by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Health & Wellness   May 3, 2020)
What we should learn from global pandemic…
Topics: Coping COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Disease Learning News Wellness


With Praise for Saint Anthony by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 2, 2020)
A tribute to Dr. Anthony Fauci…
Topics: Character, Integrity COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Disease History Inspiration News Tribute, Testimony Wellness


Bringing Out the Best in All of Us by George Garrison


(My World   April 24, 2020)
In it together now, but?…
Topics: Coping COVID-19 Crisis Disease Faith Inspiration News Relationships


Empathy Week by George Garrison


(Faith   April 8, 2020)
A perspective on Holy Week in the midst of a global pandemic…
Topics: Coping COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Easter History Jesus News Relationships Religion


A Lenten Season Like No Other by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 4, 2020)
How the coronavirus has impacted our preparation for Easter…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Disease Easter Faith News Religion


Kids, I Lost My Job by Ken Potts


(Connections   March 29, 2020)
Be open, honest with kids about your employment…
Topics: Communication Coping COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Family News Parenting, Parents Relationships Unemployment Work


The Six Feet Rule by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 28, 2020)
It's a matter of life or death…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Discipline Disease News Relationships Wellness


Scout Dishonor by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 22, 2020)
Why Chapter 11 could be the final chapter for an iconic organization…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Current Events, News Dysfunctional, Broken History News Social Issues Trouble Values


Remembering Kobe Bryant by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 1, 2020)
A prayerful reflection…
Topics: Basketball News Sports Tragedy Tribute, Testimony


A Royal Waste by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 25, 2020)
Why Prince Harry's decision seems over-the-top…
Topics: History News


An Amber Alert by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 5, 2019)
How Amber Guyer was alerted to God's grace…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Faith Grace News


No, Not Again by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 10, 2019)
The madness must stop
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment News Tragedy


Oh Say Can You See? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 20, 2019)
The cross still stands amid Notre Dame's ruins…
Topics: Faith History Inspiration News Religion Symbols & Icons Tragedy


When the Big House is a Full House by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 13, 2019)
Exposing Lori Loughlin and Admissions Gate…
Topics: Character, Integrity Education Ethics & Morality News Parenting, Parents Scandal


Prejudice Reimagined by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   March 24, 2019)
Considering the immigration debate…
Topics: Demographics History Hopes & Dreams News Relationships Social Issues Social Movements


In Christchurch, God Forbid! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 23, 2019)
Reflections on yet another terrorist attack^hellip;
Topics: Coping Faith News Terrorism Tragedy


Build Trust Before a Wall by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 12, 2019)
A message to President Trump…
Topics: Character, Integrity Government News Politics Trust


Violence in Mr Rogers' Neighborhood by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 3, 2018)
Protesting the synagogue shootings in Pittsburgh…
Topics: News Religion Tragedy Tribute, Testimony


Be Sure Your Sins Will Find You Out by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 13, 2018)
The transgressions of youth follow us…
Topics: Character, Integrity Choices and Decision Making News Social Media Trends Values


So Who are We to Judge? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 6, 2018)
A timely question&helllip;
Topics: Government News Politics Relationships Social Unrest, Division


Bert and Ernie are Not Gay! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 22, 2018)
Attempting to make sense of a senseless claim…
Topics: Media News Relationships Television


Homecoming at Last by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 4, 2018)
Honoring the remains of Korean War veterans…
Topics: Armed Forces News Tribute, Testimony


The World Cup in a Cave by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 14, 2018)
Celebrating the rescue of the Thailand soccer team
Topics: Courage Drama Inspiration News Prayer


Houston, We've Got a Problem by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 28, 2018)
Praying for Barbara Bush's best friend…
Topics: Grace News Prayer


Remembering a Memorable Bush by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 21, 2018)
A tribute to a former First Lady…
Topics: Character, Integrity Dying and Death Inspiration News Politics Tribute, Testimony


About Face(book), Mr. Zuckerberg by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 14, 2018)
Facing up to what's gone wrong…
Topics: Business Character, Integrity Ethics & Morality Leadership News Social Issues Social Media Technology


A Sentry of the Past Century by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 24, 2018)
Remembering Billy Graham…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Evangelism Faith History News Religion Tribute, Testimony


Cross Words by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 24, 2018)
The legacy of Billy Graham…
Topics: Bible Evangelism Faith History News Religion Tribute, Testimony


Remembering Billy Graham by Stu Johnson


(Faith   February 24, 2018)
A tribute to a remarkable man of God…
Topics: Beliefs Bible Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Character, Integrity History Inspiration Jesus Memories News Religion Tribute, Testimony


Another St. Valentine's Day Massacre by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 17, 2018)
When will the craziness stop?…
Topics: Dying and Death News Tragedy


Lessons from a Missile Warning by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 21, 2018)
Anticipating the day it won't be a false alarm…
Topics: Faith Fears, Concerns News Stress War


When the Newsman Becomes News by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 3, 2017)
Lamenting yet another fallen hero…
Topics: Character, Integrity Media News Relationships


An Earthquake in La La Land by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 19, 2017)
Examining what's been exposed in the rubble…
Topics: Abuse and Addiction Character, Integrity Media News Popular Culture Relationships Scandal Social Issues Values


Innocent Until Proven Guilty by James N. Watkins


(My World   November 17, 2017)
A call for perspective as accusations begin to fly…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Media News Relationships Social Issues


Where is God? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 12, 2017)
Reflecting on the tragedy in a little Texas town…
Topics: Compassion Coping Crime, Justice, Punishment Faith God Grace News Tragedy


Another Hurricane Named Harvey by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 15, 2017)
Praying for a good outcome for a bad situation…
Topics: Character, Integrity Media News Popular Culture Relationships Scandal


What are the Odds? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 8, 2017)
Pondering the unimaginable terror in Las Vegas…
Topics: Loss & Grieving News Prayer Tragedy


Warnings by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   October 8, 2017)
Finding help when tragedy strikes…
Topics: Bible Coping God News Tragedy


Gone with the Wind by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 17, 2017)
Praying for Irma's victims…
Topics: Disaster News Prayer Weather


Remembering the People's Princess by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 3, 2017)
Celebrating the legacy of Lady Di twenty years later…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) History News Tribute, Testimony


Some Hidden Moments by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   August 27, 2017)
Many Senior Moments are hiden behind the headlines…
Topics: News Trends Writing


Praying for John McCain by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 23, 2017)
Asking God to heal a Senator and his colleagues…
Topics: News Politics Prayer


A Farewell to Fidel by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 3, 2016)
Saying so-long to a short-sighted bully…
Topics: History News Politics


More Than the White House by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 19, 2016)
What happens inside our houses is what matters most…
Topics: Beliefs Faith Family Government News Politics Values


Trump by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   June 19, 2016)
The word, the name, the candidate, the choice…
Topics: Language, Meaning News Politics


Doomsday by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   February 28, 2016)
It's still three minutes to Midnight…
Topics: News


When Justice Weeps by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 20, 2016)
What can we learn from Justice Scalia's death?…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Government News Tribute, Testimony


Enough is Enough! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 30, 2016)
A poetic plea for election reform…
Topics: News Politics


'Sanctity of Life' from womb to tomb by James N. Watkins


(My World   January 22, 2016)
Going beyond today's 'Right to Life' march…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making Christian Life Ethics & Morality News Social Movements


Shoo the News Blues by James N. Watkins


(My World   January 18, 2016)
Intervention for a news junkie…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events Coping News Personal Issues