Last night, President Obama gave what may have been the best speech in his career at the Democratic National Convention.… Read more “President Obama and Our Trip to Church” – ‘Merica Editorial
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“Holland, 1945”: Neutral Milk Hotel’s National Anthem by Trevor Seigler
Trevor Seigler offers up an alternative anthem that helps reflect our immigrant heritage (and more).

Portrait of a Giant Squid by Lois Bassen
It would be an understatement to say that in April, Ray was surprised to be his first cousin Donna’s heir.… Read more Portrait of a Giant Squid by Lois Bassen

Poems of Working Life by R.T. Castleberry
R.T. Castleberry explores the pain and beauty of work.

“Before Things Get Rough” and “Mothers” -JT Williams
Before Things Get Rough -after Denise Duhamel Why shouldn’t Mary be the world’s “only smiling Virgin?” No terrible two’s no… Read more “Before Things Get Rough” and “Mothers” -JT Williams

Critters of American Folklore – Jerry Dennis
When I was fourteen years old, some older guys in the neighborhood invited me to join them on a hunting… Read more Critters of American Folklore – Jerry Dennis

Reflections on Flags (Confederate and otherwise) – Jonathan Sawday
I have a minor interest in vexillology – a cross over from my sailing career, where flags have played (and still play)… Read more Reflections on Flags (Confederate and otherwise) – Jonathan Sawday
