How full is your glass?
77 percent say things are not going well in this country? But things are not so bad as people believe. Our grumpiness is coming from outside agitators. Read More
My Spin by Tom Campbell
Increased longevity without a plan
Baby Boomers are now the over-65 demographic. How will our aging population meet the current or future needs they face? Read More
Give yourself for Christmas
There was a time, not long ago, when America was a country known for helping others, but only 23 percent volunteer with a nonprofit organization now. Read More
Partners for Democracy
North Carolina has a rich heritage in leading the cause for independence and democracy. We are at a crisis point. Can North Carolina lead again? Read More
What won’t be on your ballot, but should be
When government is being controlled by a minority of the minority what can be done to change things? Read More
The holiday mashup
No sooner do we observe Halloween then it’s Thanksgiving. And, in the blink of an eye, Christmas. It's busy, noisy, stressful and way too commercial. Read More
Casualties of the culture wars
North Carolina has changed from being “where the weak grow strong, and the strong grow great” to a state where we select the ones we choose to hate. Read More
Why are we in such a bad mood?
Economic facts point to a healthy economy getting better. So why is there so much "stinking' thinking'?" Read More
What will North Carolina's future be?
We always seem to be playing a game of infrastructure catch-up instead of getting ahead of the curve. Read More
