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The Average Empire Survives for 250 Years. Is America at Death's Door? Jan. 13, 2022
Studies show that an empire survives, on average, a mere 250 years. Did you know that? To put that ... Read More
Freedom Rings Dec. 02, 2021
There is a Native American allegory in which a man tells his grandson that there are two wolves insi... Read More
Family, Pfizer, Zoom and Other Things I'm Grateful For Nov. 26, 2021
Each year at Thanksgiving, before tucking into the feast, we go around the table and express gratitu... Read More
Happy Valentine's, Mr. Trump: Part I Feb. 13, 2021
I assume that I am not alone in appreciating former President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the pub... Read More
How We Can Fix This Great Country, Starting With 3 Easy Steps Jan. 15, 2021
It's been obvious for quite a while that our country is coming apart at the seams. People on all sid... Read More
We Give Thanks, Even If Ravaged By Disease Nov. 30, 2020
Thanksgiving has seldom been more important. During this year's holiday, widows, orphans, friends, c... Read More
Adjusting to the New Thanksgiving Reality Nov. 27, 2020
Is it possible to be safe this Thanksgiving and holiday season? That's the question that millions of... Read More
Giving Thanks Nov. 26, 2020
This has been the strangest year that I can remember. We are isolated, discouraged and exhausted. We... Read More
The Greatness of Charlie Daniels Jul. 08, 2020
Charlie Daniels, who passed away Monday, was a great musician, a great man and a great example of wh... Read More
Discover South Carolina's Lowcountry Charm May. 23, 2020
By Bonnie and Bill Neely When it's safe to travel again, we suggest a visit to the "Lowcountry" of t... Read More
A Trump Valentine's Day Story Feb. 17, 2020
As I sit here typing this column, it's Valentine's Day. And I am as happy as I've ever been in my li... Read More
Country Houses Oct. 19, 2019
For many, living in country houses is as common as living in any city. For some it might be a second... Read More
Let Them Howl, Boris! Aug. 30, 2019
Facing a Parliamentary majority opposed to a hard Brexit — a crashing out of the EU if Britain... Read More
America's Mindset This Independence Day Jul. 06, 2019
Have you been enjoying the 243rd birthday of our country over this long weekend? Wait a minute. Do I... Read More
The Greatest Country Artist Ever Jun. 16, 2019
I write about politics and government for a living, which means I am sometimes asked questions like,... Read More
Love Country Music? Visit Bristol, Tennessee Jan. 20, 2019
By Steve Bergsman A while back I was in a Nashville recording studio chatting with Carl Jackson, a G... Read More
Out of the Frying Pan, Onto a Farm Aug. 07, 2018
"For many years ... I never rested," Ray Stannard Baker wrote more than a century ago. "I neither th... Read More
Happy in the Country Jul. 21, 2017
Dear Annie: I currently live in a small town in rural Missouri. I grew up here, and my husband grew ... Read More
Confession Jul. 16, 2016
I have a confession to make: I've been lying to you. Don't fret too much. Breathe. It's going to be ... Read More
The Barn
Jul. 17, 2014
