Archives: December 2017

As a year ends, it’s the time to look back on what’s happened during that last 12 months. Much will be written about 2017 as one of the most traumatic years in recent history. But as we look forward to 2018, we will be remembering the anniversary of the year that shook and changed the

Now we have the “word police”. It would be laughable, if it weren’t so frightening.  The Washington Post reports that the Centers for Disease Control has banned seven words for use in any future budget proposals. “Vulnerable”, “entitlement”, “diversity”, “transgender”, “fetus”, “science-based”, and “evidence-based.” The Department of Health and Human Services spokesman says, “The assertion

Who could have imagined this year? Many predicted deeper division, fear and anger. Compromise and accommodation would be seen as weaknesses. We didn’t know what to expect each morning when we turned on our phones or laptops. There would be bizarre, childish, and even threatening tweets from the president. We would be jolted awake by