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Anne / November 12, 2019

Thirty years ago this week, the Berlin Wall fell. It encircled only part of the city, dividing it between East […]

Anne / April 26, 2019

Robert Harrison Poynter (1844-1902) was a Methodist minister who rode a circuit in southeastern Arkansas in the latter part of

Anne / April 24, 2018

I disagree with including the Bible on GQ’s list of books you don’t have to read. Granted, the Bible is

Anne / March 28, 2018

I have had just about enough of people saying the 16 to 18-year-old students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland,

Anne / February 9, 2018

Last night at my house, cousins happened: They are ten years apart in age and they have adored each other

Anne / January 15, 2018

Look what my favorite offspring gave me yesterday! I discovered the Princess Bride in its first edition when I was

Anne / September 30, 2017

Here are some of the pages I’ve been turning in 2017. Words of Radiance, by Brandon Sanderson. I finished the

Anne / June 8, 2017

High drama of worthy of Shakespeare is taking place in the presence of the Senate Intelligence Committee today. It ultimately

Anne / May 4, 2017

The U.S. Constitution needs amendment. Outdated and imperfect, it lacks relevance to today’s culture and technology. More than once recently

Anne / January 8, 2017

We celebrated the holiday season with an abundance of food. Roasted turkeys, sweet potatoes, greens, pumpkins, cranberries, pecans, wine –