THE HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS AND THE ORIGINS OF SANTA CLAUS
Christmas is celebrated around the world as a season of joy, generosity, and togetherness. But the holiday we know today is filled with decorated trees, gift-giving, twinkling lights, and Santa Claus has a history…
IT’S ONLY A GAME by Rick Scott
Do you ever wonder what’s happening with our young people today? I surely do. Almost daily, we hear of a young person killing someone, and it’s usually over something stupid. Recently a…
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT TAX INCREASES UNDER GOVERNOR JB PRITZKER
A report notes Illinois has endured 70 tax and fee hikes in 15 years, and a large share of them came after Governor Pritzker took office. Analysis shows that 49 separate tax and fee…
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT
By His Favorite (and Much Younger-Looking) Cousin) Alan paints 1969 like we were two resourceful, hardworking young entrepreneurs. Let me translate: we were dirty, sweaty kids who scavenged other people’s trash so we…
HOLIDAY SAFETY & SECURITY TIPS
For a Safe and Happy Season The holiday season brings excitement, celebrations, and bustling shopping trips, but it also presents unique safety and security challenges. Whether you’re searching for the perfect…
STAYING SAFE THIS THANKSGIVING
25 Security & Safety Tips From a 45-Year Veteran The Thanksgiving season brings families, travel, and togetherness, but it also brings unique safety risks. From crowded parking lots to distracted shopping, kitchen fires,…
ASK YOUR DOCTOR by Rick Scott
For those of you, like me, old enough to remember the 60’s and 70’s I think you can relate to this. If not, here’s a little history. Back in the 50’s, 60’s, and…
Audie Murphy – From Humble Beginnings Audie Leon Murphy was born June 20, 1925, near Kingston, Texas. His family were impoverished sharecroppers, one among twelve children, and when his father deserted the family…
Honoring Our Heroes: The Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day
It’s no coincidence that the Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day fall back-to-back in November. The Marine Corps was founded on November 10, 1775, and Marines proudly celebrate their birthday each year with time-honored…
PUT UP OR SHUT UP
For years now, we’ve watched the same names swirl around Washington scandals like vultures circling a carcass, Barack Obama, James Clapper, John Brennan, Susan Rice, John Kerry, Loretta Lynch, Andrew McCabe, James Comey, Hillary…
