A Word From The Wise
Some things are timeless. The wisdom in this article, which appeared in CMC Digest on February 23, 2014, is particularly timely. It is interesting to…
Beau’s Corner
Be Careful What Email Surveys You Answer
In a recent article I noted that I have received hundreds of requests for donations in the last several weeks now that the election season…
Tax Deductions For Veterans And Seniors
Every year around this time I think about the veterans and senior citizens who can file for a property tax deduction in New Jersey because…
I Could Never Be A Politician
I’m old enough to remember when congressmen and senators were expected to spend several hours every day calling prospective donors and begging for money to…
I Will Never Support Trump
Sometimes what you read has a lasting impact that goes beyond the moment. Maybe that’s why I saved the following “letter to the editor” from…
Truth Then and Truth Now
In re-reading “Berlin Diary,” William L. Shirer’s account of the events leading up to World War II, I was struck by his description of the banner…
Remembering Sen. John McCain
Much has been said about the late Senator John McCain, who passed away recently after a long bout with brain cancer. You may not have…
Fascism: A warning
“Fascism: A Warning,” a book recently published by Madeleine Albright, describes the nature of fascistic regimes and warns that the United States, under the presidency…
Fake Veteran Charities
All charity scams are deplorable, but those pretending to raise funds to support our nation’s veterans are particularly shameful, according to AARP’s Fraud Watch. Fake…
