Considering the history of our nation in dealing with King George of England during the Revolutionary War it’s no wonder that our society has always held a very dim view of the concept of a “king.” This aversion was reinforced …
People are increasingly confronted with a lot of conflicting thoughts. Sometimes thinking about things is simple, like what I should wear today or if I should have a ham sandwich instead of a salad for lunch. Should I park in …
In order to change a society you must be willing to strike at the foundational principles on which it is built. This process doesn’t happen all at once, but rather with a slow and steady hammering that will eventually weaken …
Music has been shown to be a powerful vehicle to impact a person mentally, emotionally and even physically. Because of this fact, I like to listen to contemporary Christian music nearly exclusively. Listening to it provides a great way to …
I have very little experience with sheep; well actually none! My own personal contact with the wooly animals was a brief episode in the life of a friend who was a dairy farmer in northern Missouri. Having been successful with …
History, American Democracy and the AP Test Controversy – 2 “Memory” designates the sense of history that we all share, which is why monuments and other instruments of national commemoration are especially important in serving as expressions and embodiments of …
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While I have never made use of the procedure of pawning a possession in order to raise needed funds, I have visited a few pawn shops over the years with my son just to look around at the wide variety …
History, American Democracy, and the AP Test Controversy Wilfred M. McClay is the G.T. and Libby Blankenship Professor in the History of Liberty at the University of Oklahoma. He has also taught at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Tulane …
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The process of construction has always intrigued my interest and curiosity. That appetite was whetted when my grandfather invited me to spend the summer of my junior year in high school with him. He was going to remodel an old …
Frog legs are a delicacy. Did you know that? Coming from the southern US, it was uncommon for me to travel far without seeing a sign that boasted “Best frog legs in the South!” So, what does boiling frogs have …