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How well do we nourish the minds of our youth? 19 Jul 2013 | 08:29 pm
The mere imparting of information is not education. ― Carter G. Woodson Today I read Bernie Hayes' column, Still mis-educated after 80 years. His commentary immediately took me back to my undergradua...
Coping with cranky critics 1 Jul 2013 | 12:01 pm
From time to time, I am reminded that criticism can be a touchy issue for many people, especially writers. Writers everywhere share something in common -- dealing with naysayers. Feeling hurt becaus...
Exploring the final frontier 19 May 2013 | 09:40 am
If you're a science fiction fan like I am, and a lover of all things Star Trek, listen up. We may reach the final frontier sooner than you think. In our lifetime, we might see the implementation of ...
Birthday wishes to the world's best blogging teacher 5 Apr 2013 | 05:35 am
April 5 is SAJ Shirazi's birthday. I've crowned him "King for the Day." If you're new to the blogging, you may wonder why I'm singling him out. Shirazi is one of the most talented online writers in ...
Birthday wishes to a blogging guru 5 Apr 2013 | 05:34 am
April 5 is SAJ Shirazi's birthday. I've crowned him "King for the Day." If you're new to the blogging, you may wonder why I'm singling him out. Shirazi is one of the most talented online writers in...
DUI -- taking action and responsibility 4 Apr 2013 | 07:36 pm
Today, as I was running errands, two poignant memories came to mind. Both having to do with drunk driving. First, I recalled a moment when my brothers and I were small. My mom had taken us to visit r...
A man without borders 16 Jan 2013 | 12:37 am
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year marks the 27th anniversary of the federal Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, first observed on January 20, 1986. Were he alive today (January 15), King w...
'Tearful memories' in Sri Lanka 26 Dec 2012 | 04:00 pm
Sajini Chandrasekera It was December 26, 2004 -- the day after Christmas. Many parts of the world were observing Boxing Day. As holiday celebrations got underway in South Asia, people visiting and ...
Merry Christmas 24 Dec 2012 | 12:35 pm
Remembering the Christmas miracle and the treasure of friendship During this joyous season, I remember the prophesy of peace - and the reason for the season of Christmas. It is also a time to be thank...
Tweet me in St. Louis 27 Nov 2012 | 02:27 am
St. Louis is on the move. A website has ignited a campaign to improve the marketing of the city. A nonprofit group, Rally St. Louis, uses cutting-edge methods to promote the Gateway to the West. T...
