The Path to Excellence

It is not uncommon to find a young child who is eager to grow up and serve his or her country, playacting the role of a hero. It is, however... Read More »

November 2015

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From Smoke Signals to Facebook

Most of us like to stay in touch with our friends and loved ones. Never, since the beginning of time, has it been so easy for us to communic... Read More »

Holy Holidays!

I remember the night it all started for me. It was Christmas Eve and my mom told me to put on nice clothes. We were going to go to church, s... Read More »

Aw Shucks!

Throughout my childhood, I waited all year for our annual family road trip to Galveston Island, where we would play on the sandy beaches and... Read More »

Lost Arts

Water bill … electric bill … phone bill … Plopping down on the couch to sort through yet another array of unpaid bills can be exhausting. Im... Read More »

Devotion to Local Veterans

If you are like most people, you have grown up hearing about the American Legion. Also, like most, you probably do not have a full understan... Read More »

Forging New Traditions

The holidays are all about spending time with family, giving thanks for all of our many blessings and eating delicious, home-cooked meals. S... Read More »

Pursuing the American Dream

The “American Dream” has powered the hopes and aspirations of individuals for many generations. Beginning as a revolutionary notion in his 1... Read More »