There’s a controversy brewing in my hometown about the practice of opening city council meetings with a prayer. It began a couple of weeks ago when our vice mayor opened the regular meeting with a prayer that made reference to the son of God. Keep in mind, council meetings around here have always opened with [...]
Here’s a simple one pot meal your whole family will enjoy. You can also double or triple the recipe to feed a crowd for a casual gathering. I usually top mine off with some shredded cheddar-jack cheese or a dollop of fresh guacamole. A cold Corona Extra with a lime wedge is the perfect accompaniment. [...]
If we compare the process of determining the winners in two recent Senate races, it is obvious that our electoral system is badly in need of reform. In the November general elections, Republican incumbent Saxby Chambliss of Georgia faced challengers from both the Democratic and Libertarian parties. Chambliss won 49.8% of the votes cast in [...]
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has intentionally created a racial divide within his own party by appointing Roland Burris to fill the Senate seat vacated by Barack Obama. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus who had earlier stated that Blagojevich should not be allowed to appoint a replacement are now saying that Burris cannot be denied [...]
As I mentioned here a few weeks ago, my passion for cooking has recently been reignited. I’ve been digging out some of my favorite recipes, and my plan is to share one with my readers each week. Some of these will be original creations of mine, and some are borrowed from guest instructors who worked [...]