For all of you readers of Alan’s blog, I know you’ve heard some stories about growing up in the “Big” city of Chebanse Illinois. Well, here’s some confirmation from the far north side of…
I honestly cannot wrap my head around this. California passed, or is considering, a law using the term “perinatal,” which medically includes the time up to about a month after a baby is…
I’m going to speak honestly about something that has been on my mind for a long time. I have lived through the presidencies of Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Clinton, George…
More than 40 years ago, columnist Charley Reese wrote a blunt observation about American politics: “Politicians are the only people in the world who create problems and then campaign against them.” 545…
We need to be honest about right and wrong instead of playing political games. This moment calls for clear thinking and genuine values, not pretending or hiding behind slogans. Sometimes, stepping up with straightforward…
My take on the SOTU speech from Tuesday, February 24, 2026. I am doing my best to keep this positive and to focus on the amazing things that President Trump, and his administration, have…
After 46 years in the safety and security industry, I’ve learned one simple truth: preparation saves lives. I’ve seen firsthand what tornadoes can do across the Midwest, from small towns to major cities, and…
I know I’ve written about taxes in the past. We, as a people, are being taxed to death. I am hopeful that some of Trump’s tax, or elimination thereof, actually come through. No matter…
Abortion Life begins at conception. The unborn child is not a “choice”; it is a human life deserving protection. Many on the left chant “my body, my choice,” yet supported forcing vaccines on…