The United States of America is plum tuckered out.On the days leading up to the presidential election, it was quite common to hear weary political-watchers announce, “I’ll be glad when this thing is over.”Well, itĢƵ over.But the weariness isn’t.The drag on the countyĢƵ energy ...
When I was a boy, back in the 1950s, a teacher, Mrs. Delaney, stood over my shoulder as I sat at my desk printing my name on a school paper. She announced, "I see we have a new boy in class!" Needless to say, I was embarrassed.My parents named me Richard. Professionally, I've always gone by ...
“It was here, in Springfield, where North, South, East and West come together that I was reminded of the essential decency of the American people -- where I came to believe that through this decency, we can build a more hopeful America."Illinois State Sen. Barack Obama, Febr. 10, 2007Farewell ...