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Once a fellow called me to report seeing a hen pheasant down on the Arkansas-Missouri border. I knew exactly what he had seen. I had just seen something similar… a road-runner. About 20 … more
L ast week, I pointed out in the column how far-left Democrats are predicting the end of Democracy — and some the end of the world — now that Donald Trump has won the election and will be … more
I went out on one of those 30-something-temperature mornings, and I wondered why in the world was I complaining about those hot days in September. I guess there is just no pleasing some people. … more
The following statement is from Susan Klein, Executive Director, Missouri Right to Life State PAC: Missouri must repeal Amendment 3 to save babies from the cruelty of abortion and protect women … more
Reflecting on last week’s election, I want to start by addressing a common sentiment that I’m sure you’ve heard before: “My vote doesn’t count.” Imagine you have … more
I have yet to figure out how to get trailer lights to work. I have four different boat trailers, which I have wired up, and none of them work like any of the others. One works fine when the pickup … more
O vereating candy is unhealthy. That is why responsible parents withhold sweets from their children. On Nov. 5, Missouri voters went for the “candy” on two ballot measures … more
Government programs are not known for moving at a rapid pace. Often, work in the public policy sector is laborious and time-consuming, sometimes taking decades to make significant progress. … more
Since 2019, the buying power of your paycheck has lost about ⅓ of its value. The official inflation rate does not count all things for every day cost of living. However, the government says … more
After the election results of Nov. 5, it’s difficult to decide what to talk about this week. Let’s start with Kamala’s vote in Osage County. She received 13% of the vote, which … more
The concept of individual liberty, that is the right to live as a free human, has inspired people for thousands of years. Here is some inspiration from five of the best. Pro Libertate which … more
For so many of us, cancer isn’t just a word—it’s personal.   Whether it’s touched a friend, family member, or even ourselves, cancer has left its mark on our lives and … more
A nother presidential election has come and gone. We all survived. This is the 12th time I have exercised my right to walk into the voting booth and pull the lever for President of the United States. … more
This time of year is often called football season. Others may call it sweater weather and pumpkin spice latte time. I can almost get on board with those descriptions, but for farmers it’s … more
The Missouri Department of Conservation may not accomplish much, but you have to hand it to them… they know how to make money. In talking with a retired MDC employee I learned more about that. … more
Dear Editor: There is a lot of talk about a shortage of healthcare workers including physicians. I would like to clarify that much of the shortage is intentionally induced by the hospital … more
In an era of political polarization and widespread civic illiteracy, an unlikely group is spearheading a movement to reinvigorate American democracy: middle school students. Over 6,000 students … more
S tephen Grover Cleveland was a first in American history. He was the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms. Cleveland was the 22nd and 24th President of the United States serving 1885 … more
Missouri Sheriffs’ Retirement Fund leaders want voters to pass Amendment 6 to change the Missouri Constitution. Passage would force litigants, including those charged with a traffic … more
W hat I refer to as the “Jobs Killing, Inflation Enlargement Act” is not receiving much attention for the upcoming November election. On the ballot, it is called Proposition A. If it … more
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