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SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT ON THE DAY AFTER ELECTION DAY IN THE U.S.

Those who are corrupt and abuse power and wealth—and those who support them, openly and otherwise—will regret their actions someday. When that happens — God pity them. May all of us who have wisdom, courage, and determination work hard and help to improve things for the better—and encourage future generations to do the same, not just in America. And with that—sanity, reason, and decency can…

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A FEW COMMENTS ON WHAT ANY POLITICIANS SHOULDN'T DO WHEN RUNNING FOR PUBLIC OFFICE

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PROMINENT PERSONALITIES REMEMBERED -- BUT FOR THE WRONG REASONS

The death of pro baseball player Pete Rose yesterday no doubt left mixed feelings for those who grew up following his sports career. Many of Rose’s fans were betrayed and disappointed, especially after 1989 (and some probably feel that way). Rose’s accomplishments in Major League Baseball and the records that he set were impressive during his career — and should be. That is — if it weren’t for…

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SOMETHING TO REMEMBER ON 9/11

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A FEW WORDS FROM YOURS TRULY - 8/6/2024

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A FEW WORDS FROM JOHN LAVERNOICH'S PICTURES SHOP 8 6 2024

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A FEW WORDS ABOUT THIS YEAR'S U.S. PRESIDENTIAL RACE

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A SEPARATE INCIDENT -- OR AN OMEN OF THINGS TO COME?

The recent (and unsuccessful) attempt on Donald Trump’s life shouldn’t have happened to begin with — and not just because the shootist should have known better than to go to that political rally with the rifle that he used to try to gun down Trump. And yet, the failed attempt to kill Trump did stress a vital fact that many rational Americans have long known: Not everybody loves Trump. That fact…

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Please check out (and hopefully purchase) the latest addition to my DEVIANT ART gallery (with more to come soon)!

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THE BIBLE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS & COLLEGES -- A GOOD IDEA OR A BIBLE BOO-BOO?

In the last month or two, several states in the U.S. have decided to integrate the teachings of the Holy Bible in all public schools, colleges, and universities. For example, come this fall, it’ll be public law to have a framed copy of the Ten Commandments inside every classroom of every school and college in Louisiana alone. And that’s part of the problem. I’ve got nothing against the Holy…

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SOMETHING TO REMEMBER ON INDEPENDENCE DAY - 2024

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A FEW THOUGHTS CONCERNING THE PRESENT POLITICAL SITUATION IN THE U.S.

In case you’re interested, I keep up with the news — including this year’s U.S. Presidential campaign. And there’s a much more severe problem than Joe Biden’s age affecting his performance as President of the United States — and one that we’ll regret if it isn’t resolved before this November. I’ll say it quite frankly — Donald Trump must be removed as the Republican Party‘s candidate for U.S.…

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A TURNING POINT -- FORTY YEARS AGO

Today would have been my late mother’s ninety-seventh birthday. Forty years ago today, a turning point which was to alter my life — and that of my family — forever. And it happened on my mother’s birthday. On July 2, 1984, over a week after I graduated from high school, the life of my father, Alphonse Lavernoich, changed drastically. When I got up from bed inside my family’s home that morning, I…

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A FEW WORDS FROM YOURS TRULY - 7/1/2024

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80 YEARS AFTER D-DAY -- A MESSAGE WE SHOULD ALWAYS HEED