Laugh, for Goodness’ Sake
It is more contagious than the Coronavirus By Michael M. Barrick I miss laughter. Not the kind of laughter that late-night comedians get by ridiculing others, even if I don’t […]
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Coronavirus Requires Robust Local Response
This bug without borders requires federal coordination, but don’t hold your breath By Michael M. Barrick Note: This is the second installment in a series on the Coronavirus pandemic. A […]
What Happened to Richard Burr?
North Carolina’s senior U.S. Senator was humble when first elected to Congress By Michael M. Barrick LENOIR, N.C. — When Richard Burr was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives […]
Why We Turn Our Thoughts to Martin Luther King Jr.
A Lesson Plan that considers the reasons By Michael M. Barrick “Let us turn our thoughts today to Martin Luther King / and recognize that there are ties between us, […]
A Lesson from the Summer Solstice
Just before noon today (EDT), summer begins. For many people, regardless of their spiritual beliefs, the Summer Solstice is to be celebrated. I agree! Because I love to be outdoors, […]
Tear-gassing Jesus
Rejecting Immigrants is rejecting Christ LENOIR, N.C. – The shameful display of evil being perpetrated by the U.S. government on immigrants seeking asylum in the United States is the direct […]
Charlotte’s Troubling Reality
Drunk, white, entitled woman symbolizes the city hosting the GOP’s convention in 2020 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – So, a drunk, white entitled woman in Myers Park confronted two black women because […]
