by billyzh | Jan 20, 2009 | Politics
“You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out of freedom. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first...
by billyzh | Dec 5, 2008 | Politics, Spirituality, Statistics
If you follow politics you will note that there’s a lot of debate going on about what the Republican Party (that took a national hit this past November) should now do. There is discussion as to whether or not to separate from religious issues. There is strife and fear...
by billyzh | Nov 30, 2008 | History, Holidays, Politics
I leave you on this Thanksgiving weekend with these words I found from Newt Gingrich. I thought they were appropriate as we say good-bye to Thanksgiving and enter the joyous Christmas season. “Second only to Independence Day, Thanksgiving is a uniquely...
by billyzh | Nov 29, 2008 | History, Holidays, Politics
A well educated friend of mine recently reminded me, “Pilgrims and Puritans weren’t the same thing.” So, for sake of clarification, before we completely put Thanksgiving back in boxes this holiday season, I thought I’d get in this one last plug for the P’s. PILGRIMS...
by billyzh | Nov 28, 2008 | Family, Holidays, Politics
As I looked out across the yard after stuffing myself like the Thanksgiving turkey back in the house, I began to count, “1,2,3.. No, wait. 1,2,3,4,5…8 dogs?” It had been quite a houseful. But I had no idea that many canines were wandering the property as...
by billyzh | Nov 27, 2008 | History, Holidays, Politics
Each Thanksgiving I like to make doggie treats. Now hear me out. I know a pie is usually in order, but most people with dogs like to receive gifts for their pets too. Especially if the pup is a family member of sorts. So, for those kindred spirits, I enjoy surprising...
