One of the aspects of writing is research. A great place to begin is newspapers, specifically the archives. Fortunately, today on the internet, we have a great ability to search periodicals and get a virtual real-time understanding of an event in history. …
I am part of the Medium Partner Program but that does not mean I write for the money. In fact, because of the nature of my niche, I offer some of my most popular pieces for free.
I am sure you’ve read the many articles from writers boasting Medium makes…
If you want to strike fear into the hearts of some broadcasters, you need only say two words — “fairness doctrine.” A policy set forth by the FCC in 1949 and ended in 1987, the rule required broadcasters to offer equal time to all sides of an issue.
The people…
Catholics have the duty to look at the vaccine mandates properly. For instance, those looking for a religious exemption in the Catholic Church need to realize that both the current pope and the pope emeritus have not only been vaccinated but also received boosters.
Trying to figure out what is…
Tom Michaels stood on the rear deck of the final car in the train. It was a black tank car. This and the others all similar will be dropped on the siding next to an industrial customer. It is a simple routine task made easier by the location. The blue…
I rarely respond to any social posting and I think this is the first time responding with an article to an article by another medium writer, Andrew Beyer. However, the issues he raises are so on point, I decided to address them.
As he writes, he is an atheist and…
Readers to this most likely are not spreading conspiracy theories but others are, this is one take on how to address such theories.
One of the most counterproductive tools against vaccine hesitancy is name-calling. If someone does not want to take the vaccine because of misinformation, calling them a nutcase…
One of Pope Francis’ most famous sayings is to “make a mess.” Often used to denigrate his legacy, the term actually was a call to young people to shake things up to more powerfully spread the Gospel. …
Allston, MA — It is one o’clock in the afternoon and I am in a foyer of an apartment building trying to figure out the right button to press to tell my appointment I arrived. His name is Alfred Mira and he is a parishioner now and he was a…
