Even those who are mild-mannered and agreeable have opinions about things. Opinions are great to have because they help us navigate the world around us, and they reflect the things we are…
Category: Editorials
From the Sunny Side: Snooze buttons
As any of my close associates can easily tell you, I am not a morning person. Fortunately, I do manage to make it up every morning and do what I need to…
Ponderings…Courage from kindness
The other day, for the first time ever, I sang karaoke in front of people. For those few people who know me well, you already know what a big deal this is…
National Security Matters – BDA
BDA is a military acronym that stands for “bomb damage assessment.” It is the result of a military strike and answers the question, ‘how did we do?’ What are the results of…
From the Sunny Side: So that’s my “pot ‘o gold”?
A quick glance of the calendar tells me that “St. Paddy’s Day” is quickly approaching. I have always been fascinated by my Irish heritage. Although I have never been to the “Emerald…
National Security Matters – Threat to Democracy
Donald Trump is a “threat to democracy.” So goes a major Democratic Party talking point. The Biden campaign says this will be one of the major campaign points in the 2024 race….
Ponderings…Painting a bigger picture
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Every Friday evening, I teach acrylic painting classes at the Starling Musings Art Gallery here in town. It is something I have enjoyed a great deal and,…
From the Sunny Side: Little things
I remember a recent word of advice given to me a while back that has turned out to be quite good. It isn’t anything monumental and it’s probably something many of you…
National Security Matters – Invasion
We think we know an invasion when we see it. World War II in Europe clearly began when the German Army invaded across the Polish border on September 1, 1939. Same thing…
Ponderings…Springtime thoughts
This morning I awoke to the sound of birds singing outside my bedroom window, almost in tune with my alarm. As I stretched and opened my eyes to turn off the timer,…
My View – A bully at the bird feeder
There is a new bully on the block. He jealously guards his turf; blustering and fussing and attacking others. He is a big fat Mockingbird and he thinks our entire block is…
Crippled old man
I remember the first time I was offered a “senior discount” without any prompting on my part. It was when I lived in South Florida for a while and the youngster at…
Ponderings…Staying the course
It can be a challenge to know when to stay the course and when “enough is enough.” Sometimes, it feels like life would be a great deal easier if you could simply…
Exercising Freedoms
The other day, I was engaged in a discussion with someone I know about the concept of freedom. He brought up a case where a woman repeatedly told her boyfriend to commit…
History and traditions of Valentine’s Day
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. February 14 is Valentine’s Day, and for many couples and hopeful romantics across the country, that means rushing out to the nearest grocery market and getting the…
National Security Matters – Foreign Policy
Thinking about the world situation today and our nation’s foreign policy, I cannot help but recognize the passing last year of Henry Kissinger. The man was a foreign policy genius for most…
Ponderings…All the best intentions
I sometimes get letters from people who read my writing and feel that they’d like to say something to me. These are the best moments, as I can communicate and get to…
Ponderings…Finding a purpose
As humans, we go about our daily lives (at least, most of us do) looking for a grand purpose. We want our lives to be impactful, to mean something. It’s all just…
Ponderings…In the meantime
It seems like just yesterday I was typing up my first column of the new year, something about ‘cold snaps and new years,’ where I discussed the 18 degree snap freeze that…
Ponderings…Warm winter wishes
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The 21st of December is the Winter Solstice, one of many significant observances that take place in the last few months of the year, and one of…
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