The people's voice of reason
The people's voice of reason
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Well, maybe that’s an exaggeration. I learned a lot teaching and practicing law, but my law student experience consisted mostly of left-wing theories I’ve had to unlearn. But way back in the early 1950s, in Whittier Elementary School of Sioux City, Iowa, I sat in fourth grade under Miss Mildred Terhune, the strictest and best teacher I ever endured. When she wasn’t disciplining me for whatever mischief I could concoct, she taught me the Bible (this was before Abington Township v. Schempp of 19...
Coyotes are not a friend of any farmer, rancher, or hunter. They are equal opportunity predators. They will pursue your cat or your cattle. They are satisfied with fish or fowl. And they love a young tasty fawn. Needless to say, every opportunity to get rid of one should be taken. The rest of creation will thank you. There are however some places that make it a sport to hunt these scavengers. Texas is one. I have had a few opportunities to go with those who know how to call in these critters to...
This is a true story. On February 12, 2019, at the UPS hub in Fulton County, Georgia, a UPS semi was leaving via a three lane exit that curved to the right. The driver decided to stop there for a while in the right lane to update his log or whatever, straddling the center lane line and thus blocking the right lane plus half of the center lane. Another semi from I-Ship (not real name) was right behind him and steered to the far left side of the left lane to get around the UPS truck. In spite of...
Yes, that is correct. It is however conditioned on certain criteria and in my view will cause some changes in estate planning and in debt collection by creditors. Whenever an estate is opened in an Alabama probate court, the named personal representative whether appointed for a testate (having a Will), intestate (no Will) estate or the person initiating the settlement of a Small Estate (with or without a Will where the probate assets are limited by law), must file a specific document with Alabam...
In 2022, an invented controversy arose concerning the word Dixie. Individuals supposedly associated with the University of Alabama felt the word did not belong in the UA Fight Song. Dixie, the traditional name for the South, appeared to be fine in the typically raucous Dixieland Delight. As I referenced in a previous article (August 2020), the word Dixie is generally thought to have originated from the French word “dix,” which referenced a $10 bank note. It morphed into the land of Dixies. For...
Remember that old Three Dog Night hit, “Joy to the World”? You know, the one with the ridiculous lyrics about a bullfrog named Jeremiah? It’s a catchy tune, but let’s be honest, the lyrics are complete nonsense. It’s hard to believe that song became a hit, but hey, it was the 70s, a time when people were looking for anything to take their minds off the mess that the country was in brought on by Jimmy Carter’s economic policies. Fast forward to today, and we’re seeing a similar kind of nonsense b...
There is one thing I think I have been able to do fairly well since I first started writing these Robservations for the Gazette in 2015. 174 columns later, this is probably my first or maybe second “rant.” But this political season has me shaking my head and realizing as usual that stressing over things I cannot control is counter-productive and that in the end, my source is God and God alone. Nevertheless, we all live in this fallen world and I still find myself looking at the enemy bec...
Over the years it has occurred to me that the real governing in our state, and more than likely in every state for that matter, is done by the mayors. We have a reservoir of the best people in our state who are mayors. The mayor of a city is the chief cook and bottle washer. Most Alabamians view their mayor as their best friend in the political world. They know their mayor. They have either watched him grow up or, if the mayor is older, the mayor has coached them in little league baseball or...
You want to know the incredible thing about God? Not only does He say that He will deliver us from the hands of our enemies when we are going through a trial, but He will do so and take the riches of our enemies and give them to us. If you're going through a trial right now, you need to hear this message. This comes from Exodus chapter 3. This is where God talks about how He Is going to deliver the Israelites from the hands of the Egyptians…where they've been in slavery for hundreds of years. T...
This summer's heat was simply brutal for any type of gardening. Hopefully we have turned the corner and the temperatures will cool down. Of course cooling would mean no higher than 90 degrees. September brings Labor Day and the commencement of football season. which most people in the south have a passion for. Whether it is Alabama, Auburn, Alabama State, Troy or Huntingdon College, let's cheer our favorite teams on to victory. There is one job that is a constant for gardening, and that is weed...
A representative from the U.S. Department of Defense presented a Certificate of Appreciation to AL recipient, Sandra Lee Meadows Robertson of Montgomery, AL, on June 28, 2024 at the NASDAR 133rd Continental Congress in Washington, D.C. Meadows is an outstanding AL DAR member. She is a Vietnam era Gold Star wife and is a member of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. Her husband, Major Pierce I. Robertson, was serving in the US Army as a Rotary Wing Aviation Unit Commander, 227"' Assault Helicopter...
Last month’s column closed with ‘money mill parasites’ driving our political outcomes. When the Republican Party told Trump they wouldn’t pay his mounting legal bills (remember, DJT is a big government modern Democrat, currently ‘donning’ the Red jersey who donated to fellow soviets like Kamala Harris) he made overtures to the Libertarian Party. Money mill parasites don’t care how donations are spent, or the outcome as long as they get their cut. Donations with the Biden crime family at the top...
Master Sergeant James L. Berdeaux: Age 74 Master Sergeant (MSgt) James L. Berdeaux served 24 years in the U.S, Air Force. His Air Force Service Code (AFSC) included Security Police and Aircraft Control and Early Warning Radar. His me dals, badges citations and campaign ribbons included: Air Force Unit Award, AF Good Conduct Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Air Reserve Forces Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal with two bronze stars, Vietnam Service...
On Sunday, August 20, 2024 veteran Alabama Gazette writer Martha Poole Simmons was formally inducted into the Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Simmons was nominated by Carver D.K. Papke. Simmons lives in Montgomery. From the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony program, "Martha Poole Simmons serves Armed Forces veterans through the American Red Cross and by writing articles for the Alabama Gazette. Simmons has presented at meetings for the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter...
The U.S. premier of “Beyond a War” will be presented Sunday, September 29, at 3:00 p.m. at the Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts, 251 Montgomery Street, Montgomery, AL. Troy University will present the U.S. premier of this powerful documentary short film. The event will also include a special recognition for all veterans. Guest speakers will be: • Kent Davis, Commissioner Alabama Veterans Affairs • Jack McManus, President of the Vietnam Veterans of America • Capt. Gary Michael Rose (USA – Re...
Sergeant Robert Clifton Fell: Age 48 Sergeant (Sgt) Robert Clifton Fell served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps. His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was Helicopter Power Plant Mechanic. He received the following medals, awards, decorations and citations: Rifle Expert, Good Conduct Medal, NATO Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with one star and Letter of Commendation and Meritorious Mast which is given for personalperformance...
MIA Recognition Day Ceremony. The Gold Star Wives, Families and Children will be honored guests at the Annual Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday, September 21, 2024 on the south lawn of the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery, AL. The public is invited to attend this event. The Ceremony will begin at 10:30 with the arrival of motorcycle clubs from the VFW, the American Legion and other veterans’ organizations. The POW MIA flag will be raised on the flagpole at the Capitol. The National League o...
On July 16, 2024 a would-be presidential assassin grazed former President Donald J. Trump with a shot fired from a long rifle. Sadly, there is a long history of guns being used in political violence and terrorism. The new element was that the shooter scouted the whole scene hours earlier with a drone to analyze defenses, the terrain, and pick his location. What if he had used an armed drone to launch his attack? In the war in Ukraine both sides are using drones to kill people, trucks, artillery...
The WWII U.S, Navy veteran, Henry Grady McInnis celebrated his 100th birthday August 3, 2024. He was born August 3, 1924 in Peterman, AL, which is in Monroe County. He joined the U.S. Navy at age 18, and he served during WWII until the War was over. He and his wife who passed away in 2000 had one son. He was employed for 40 years at the Social Security office in Montgomery, AL. For more than 50 years, McGinnis has been a member of the Eastern Hills Baptist Church in Montgomer...
Would you take 3 simple steps to discover who God created you to be? Sounds too easy? Maybe. Maybe not. Try taking the steps and see for yourself! I learned these 3 steps and started trying to practice them years ago when I first read a little book by John Maxwell entitled, Think On These Things. I share them now with you. Step 1: Discover Your Potential I love the story of a young farm boy whose father raised chickens in the mountains of Colorado. One day the adventuresome boy climbed a high...
Want to work forever? Didn't think so! To stop working you must achieve financial independence. Financial freedom is typically accomplished when your passive income exceeds your monthly expenses — allowing you to retire from your job, where you earn active income. To be blunt: Passive income are earnings you don't work for — it's when your money works for you. These days, some people are trying to retire early. The most popular strategy is known as FIRE: Financial Independence Retire Early. Usi...
Data Summary - In 2024, 93% of surveyed students told BestColleges their online degree has or will have a positive return on investment (ROI). - The percentage of online learners who say this has increased by five percentage points since 2019. - More than 8 in 10 online students (81%) also say that online education is better than or equal to on-campus learning. - Further, 97% say they would recommend online education to others. - Despite online education being perceived as more affordable than i...
My ground blind leaks. Yours does too. Yeah, I know you have the top-of-the-line, largest, most cushy, made-of-the-best-waterproof-material-blind money can buy. I’m sure it’s nice. But it leaks. It may not leak as much as mine. It may not leak in the same places as mine. But it leaks. Those leaks may not show up until the hardest rain, but, you know, it leaks. I’m sorry. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. You can still claim superiority in ground blind wars. But it leaks. And sometimes those l...
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides nutrition education and supplemental foods, and serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 whose family income is up to 185 percent of the federal poverty level. Special emphasis is placed on participation of infants, children, and high-risk pregnant women. The WIC Program regulations require each state agency to establish a procedure under which members of the...
As the American population ages, more families are turning to skilled nursing facilities to help look after their loved ones. Skilled nursing facilities, or SNFs, are staffed by trained medical professionals who care for people requiring nursing, medical, or rehabilitative services. Most people in SNFs have been discharged from the hospital but cannot safely return home, often due to an inability to move on their own or perform medical treatments. In addition to caring for older adults, SNFs can...
