James Cherry's military comrades consider him an American hero. The retired U.S. Army Special Operations staff sergeant fought in five combat zones during his 1990-96 tenure, incurring several injuries that included a dislocated shoulder and a bullet wound to the chest. ...more

December 24, 2008

It is not certain which environmental organization came up "Pave it or Save it," but I am beholden to them as it stirred my recollection of words to that effect, thrown as a challenge; "If you want to save that piece of wild land, buy it!" How many times have I heard that from local and other bureaucrats, and even a newspaper whose editorial staff must have been influenced by developers or big agriculture? ...more

August 13, 2008