I used to think of Father’s Day and other “new” holidays as a consumer-generated “Hallmark” initiative meant to force “celebration” and encourage purchasing by a nation so often filled with sentimental folks. Now that I am a father, I have changed my tune about Father’s day … I still know it’s a Hallmark holiday [...]
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For a variety of reasons, I have a special place in my heart for active duty military and for veterans. Among those reasons is the fact that vets have a unique wit about them. We lawyers tend to be circumspect, being officers of the court. That circumspection can become a kind [...] In the early days of this campaign, I was invited to meet with members of the Jefferson Barracks Heritage Foundation. These good people are working to preserve the installation and document its history. In the modest office within the Red Cross Building, these men enthusiastically detailed the history of Jefferson Barracks [...] Though I am a father, and I love it when my children laud me in the way only they can, I am surprised to realize that I look forward to Mother’s day more than Father’s day. I love being “dad” but I am in awe of moms – especially my wife [...] May 8th is Harry Truman’s birthday. Harry Truman was Missouri’s favorite son president from Independence. He is among my favorite political figures for a variety of reasons. “Give ‘em Hell, Harry” was a resolute warrior, closing out World War II decisively after the loss of his predecessor. Truman took threats posed by Communist nations seriously [...] IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hopes that, “…everything will go well with him.” (ST. LOUIS, MO) May 6, 2010 –Tomorrow is the day we observe President Harry S. Truman’s birthday. In honor of it we wanted to share some words from one of America’s most quoted Presidents of all time. Hanging framed [...] On Good Friday Christians pause to consider the sin that put the Savior in the grave. On Easter we rejoice in the grace that could not be contained by a tomb of any dimension nor a stone of any size. This year I have been dwelling on the implications of Good Friday. Christians believe that Christ [...] One of the more amazing parts of this campaign has been to make new friends and to realize that these new friends believe in me and our campaign. It is humbling and feels even a little scary – it’s a lot of pressure in some ways. One new friend is Pastor Bruce McCoy. Pastor McCoy [...] Heavenly Father, hear the prayer of your servant. Our warriors are engaged in battle against a grave evil far away in Afghanistan. By air, land and sea they have assembled to wage war against an intractable and wicked enemy who shows neither mercy nor concern for the innocent. You are the God who carries the ensign before the [...] I have been fortunate in that I have been able to be at the birth of each of my children. Each time I have held them gingerly, swaddled in receiving blankets and capped with that soft knitted hat nurses place on their tiny heads to preserve their warmth. Each time I have been overwhelmed by the [...] |
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