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Cross-posted at The Washington ExaminerIndications from many sources continue to suggest that November could be a sledge-hammer-to-the-forehead election for Democrats. Political pundits have watched as poll numbers have worsened even during this …

With temperatures in the mid 50s tonight, I spent some time on the deck gazing at the September sky absolutely full of stars. What a beautiful sight!I tried to identify some constellations … was that the Big Dipper that seemed to be over the house? T…

Banana trees planted … check! Palm trees planted … check! Thatched roofs in place, red-mud plaster walls completed, final touches being tweaked … check!The public is invited to celebrate the opening of Staunton’s Frontier Culture Museum’s Igbo Fa…

From fellow Washington Examiner blogger comes this Labor Day post exposing stimulus money expenditures in North Dakota, up-close-and-personal complete with photos. A visitor center that is closed on holidays … now that’s spending taxpayer money wisely!

Thomas L. Friedman hits the nail on the head in today’s New York Times:n recent years, I have often said to European friends: So, you didn’t like a world of too much American power? See how you like a world of too little American power — because it…

Mr. Dick Dudley passed away, a gentleman. He was on my Republican email list and would sometimes pass along emails he thought may be of interest or a joke or two. He is the brother of Mrs. Landes, mother of Del. Steve Landes, and my condolences and pra…

“Heavenly Father, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in this our time of need. These things I humbly ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord an…

Rasmussen reports today that Democratic President Barack Obama’s approval ratings are tanking at 42%. Obama’s “recovery summer” has not recovered his favor with the majority of the American people. Now he faces 9.6% unemployment figures and unrest acro…

Next weekend the upper Shenandoah Valley will turn back the hands of time to 1862 when America was at war with itself, brother fighting brother, with reenactments of the Battle of Front Royal and Fisher’s Hill. It’s an “up close and personal” history l…

Who has Sarah Palin endorsed? Which of her chosen candidates have won, lost, or are currently in a campaign battle? Check out the graphics and information from this Sarah Palin endorsement tracker.