“If you don’t give up 15 minutes a day to foster this friendship with the Lord, how are you going to spend eternity in heaven with him?” Alfredo Janson spoke this magnificent bit of simple wisdom. Mr. Janson is not a priest or a member of a religious order. He is a communications engineer and … Read more
On June 29-30, 2024, debauchery reigned on the streets of San Francisco. That weekend, it was not merely tolerated but rather sponsored by the city. This was the City by the Bay’s great social celebration—the Pride Festival. The event goes back to 1970 when a few paraders marched down Polk Street to City Hall and … Read more
Bill Gates has publically abandoned some of his eco-friendly positions. His move slightly rightward is causing concern among leftists, who are aghast by the sudden change. Billionaire on the Left The shift by one of the world’s wealthiest individuals seems out of character with his past. When Mr. Gates first publicized his political positions, he … Read more
A recent article in Great Britain’s far leftist The Guardian pronounces “‘A New Phase’: Why Climate Activists are Turning to Sabotage Instead of Protest.” Not a New Phenomenon With apologies to The Guardian, the paper might need to purchase a new calendar. There is nothing new about eco-terrorism. “Friends of the Earth” have engaged in violent, … Read more
Viktor Orbán is, perhaps, the most enigmatic character on the world scene. Unquestionably, Hungary’s Prime Minister drives leftists to despair. He is best known for his pro-family policies that rely heavily upon subsidies to rebuild the structure of families. Many see these initiatives as a model for the West in general. However, despite massive funding … Read more
A New York Times article tells the sad story of Sewell Setzer. “On the last day of his life, Sewell Setzer III took out his phone and texted his closest friend: a lifelike A.I. chatbot named after Daenerys Targaryen, a character from ‘Game of Thrones.’ “‘I miss you, baby sister,’ he wrote. “‘I miss you … Read more
For many, American greatness is measured by its industrial might. However, a much more critical factor must be considered. America can only be great if there are enough Americans to keep the country running. In this regard, current trends are ominous. In 2023, the U.S. Census Bureau projected the likely direction of the U.S. population … Read more
Every salesman worth his commission check knows that his greatest ally is urgency. If the customers need something now, they are often willing to pay more for it or purchase it on impulse. Absent a pressing need, there are many strategies to build that sense of urgency, like saying that supplies are limited or offering … Read more
On September 13, 1597, a Guale warrior named Juanillo attacked and killed Father Pedro de Corpa in what is now the state of Georgia. On January 27, 2025, Pope Francis authorized a decree designating Father de Corpa and four companions as martyrs. The four-and-a-quarter-century trip between those two points illustrates the power of virtue over … Read more
If there is a single symbol of how retailing has changed over the years, it is the self-service checkout terminal. Fortunately, this innovation may be fading from the scene. Great Expectations… A Kroger grocery store in Deerfield Beach, Florida, is credited with the first use of such a device in July 1986. From the retailers’ … Read more
