Frederick Law Olmsted is well known for pioneering landscape architecture. We know him as the man behind Central Park in New York City, which was his first major park project. He is also well known for his work on the U.S. Capitol grounds and the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. ...
Congress loves to wrap legislation in the language of the public interest. This year's surface transportation reauthorization bill is no exception. Supporters describe the House Transportation Committee-passed package as a major safety bill designed to make America's transportation system ...
Some of my online biographies note my "checkered" past. I guess that's a reference to the time I spent as a professional gambler. Half a lifetime ago, I supported myself betting on the horses. I've moved on, that's for sure, but the lessons I learned watching those equine athletes stick with ...
Can We Stop the Slide Into Socialism? Last week has brought more news that contains powerful warnings about the trajectory of the country. First, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Watson v. Republican National Committee. In Watson, the court upheld a Mississippi law that counts ballots ...
July 6 • Trail skate, 7-8 p.m. Grab your wheels and meet at the Downtown Houghton Waterfront Pier by the PLDL. We will roll from there down to the Ray Kestner park and back! All skates, bikes, skateboards, or scooters welcome to join. This is a community skate to meet new friends and get ...
I found the "Toy Story 5" theme of tech versus toys very intriguing, as folks like me from older generations often lament that today's kids are missing out on one of the most wonderful parts of childhood: using your God-given imagination. Screentime on tablets can lock so many kids in, and ...