William Paley uses watch analogy to argue existence of God, intelligent...
The name William Paley is not commonly known. However, in my opinion he is right there with Charles Darwin and Isaac Newton. His style...
Khizr and Ghazala Kahn
Much of the information in this article is based on an article in This Week Magazine that was copied from an article in the...
History of Laughlin, Nevada
Laughlin, Nevada has a most intriguing history. Until 1964 Laughlin was merely a wide spot along the Colorado River. Don Laughlin changed all of...
Pechanga Indian Reservation
The Pechanga Resort and Casino is an Indian Casino on the Pechanga Indian Reservation in Temecula, California. It is the largest casino in the...
My admiration for Charles Krauthammer
I have great admiration for Charles Krauthammer. He was born on March 13, 1950, which makes him 67 years old. He is an avowed...
The contributions of Thomas Jefferson
The history of America (USA) is filled with contradictions, unexpected happenings, apparent divine leadings, old fashioned luck and amazing leadership.
Very different from the history...
Sigmund Freud
Sigmund Schlomo Freud is universally recognized as the “father” of psychology. He originated the concept of psychoanalysis, which is a clinical method of treating...
A Little About the Life of Elsa Maxwell
Many thanks to Sarah Ramirez Bitter, my granddaughter, who did considerable research for me on the life of Elsa Maxwell.
Elsa was born in 1883...
October 31 and the Protestant Reformation
October 31 is an important date, but it is especially important because of what happened in 1517.
Martin Luther, who became the father of the...
Enjoy the Cruising life
I went on my first cruise fifty-one years ago. It was along the Eastern seaboard and through the Caribbean. Cruise ships have certainly changed...
G. W. Abersold Ph.D. Sept. 27, 1927 – Mar. 09, 2020
Dr. G.W. (Bill) Abersold, a columnist at IECN for over ten years familiarly known as Doc, passed away suddenly on March 9,...
My priorities for longevity
Aging or longevity are topics of interest locally, nationally and internationally. The death rate is minimal compared with 6.5 billion in the world.
Obviously, there...
Humor aboard ship
I’ve been on 146 cruises, most of them as a lecturer. There are many benefits in cruising. The price, the food, the entertainment, the...
S.S. St. Louis luxury liner carrying Jews in 1939 eventually found...
On May 13, 1939 over 900 Jewish people fled Germany. They became passengers on the S.S. St. Louis luxury cruise ship. Its destination was...
Bible’s priority is love of God
I’m ninety years old and a retired Christian minister. I retired twenty years ago when I was seventy years old.
As an ordained minister I...
Our world has become smaller, figuratively
Carl Sandburg was one of the greatest historians, ever. His series on the life of Abraham Lincoln are classic. He was also very fond...
Expressions of patriotism
Patriotism is an attitude that every citizen of our country is expected to possess. And to express. Years ago, when I was a pastor...
Preaching is truth through personality
I have been an ordained minister for sixty-eight (68) years of my ninety (90) years. In that time, I served nine (9) churches and...
The contributions of Thomas Jefferson
The history of America (USA) is filled with contradictions, unexpected happenings, apparent divine leadings, old fashioned luck and amazing leadership.
Very different from the history...
The role fathers play
Father’s Day is often described as the least appreciated and recognized holiday in the year. It is lodged between two of the most celebrated...
“No one knows enough to be a pessimist”
Dr. Norman Cousins is one of my literary mentors. He influenced my views about medical care and human health. He survived a terminal illness...
A Little About the Life of Elsa Maxwell
Many thanks to Sarah Ramirez Bitter, my granddaughter, who did considerable research for me on the life of Elsa Maxwell.
Elsa was born in 1883...
Agree vs. Disagree with Trump
Right off the bat, I confess there are several views of Donald Trump that I agree with.
However, there are several more of his views...
Anthony Dominick Benedetto
Tony Bennett without doubt, is one of the great singers of all time. Certainly right up there with Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Al Jolson,...
Be tolerant, loving to ancestors, descendants
For many years I have been dabbling in Ancient Anthropology and Archeology. Probably I’m more likely a wannabe. In recent months I have become...
Bible’s priority is love of God
I’m ninety years old and a retired Christian minister. I retired twenty years ago when I was seventy years old.
As an ordained minister I...
Blessing of the Animals
Stella and I recently attended the Redlands United Church of Christ where the emphasis was, “The Blessing of the Animals.” The sermon was based...
Bridges
Centuries prior to the existence of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, Greek philosophers debated the issue of the most basic elements in life: air, water,...
Building bridges
I’m often asked where do I get the ideas to write about. But this one I remember clearly. Two sources. A school teacher and...
Changes in History
I am consumed with interest in the changes of life. My first interest came a few years ago when I read an account in...