by design | Oct 26, 2025 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
The Gentleman From Maryland Senator John Marshall Butler By Ray Hill Today, with the occasional exception, Maryland is a solidly Democratic state, especially on the federal level. The last time a Republican was elected to the United States Senate from Maryland was...
by design | Oct 20, 2025 | Columnist, Ferguson
Awards By Dr. Jim Ferguson What would you do if you awoke some morning and things you had been led to believe were demonstrably false? Would you accept reality, or would you double down in delusional thinking? Because to do otherwise would shatter your fragile psyche....
by design | Oct 20, 2025 | Columnist, Pratt
No Filter Needed: The Secret to Living with the Glow of God By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist If you’ve ever seen a commercial for skincare products, you might believe that the secret to radiant, glowing skin lies in a $79 bottle of some special serum. Imagine a...
by design | Oct 20, 2025 | Columnist, Nagi
There’s Never Enough Money By Mark Nagi I’m not sure if you have been paying attention to college football lately, but it’s a mess… and a big reason is finances. The money involved is absurd… and keeps getting worse. Penn State recently fired head coach James...
by design | Oct 20, 2025 | Columnist, Mattingly
Figurative and Literal Lines Drawn in the Sand By Tom Mattingly There’s nothing like a good grudge. Over the years, football fans living south of Messrs. Mason and Dixon’s line have perfected the art of never forgetting even the most minor slight. It’s a way of life...
by design | Oct 20, 2025 | Columnist, Rector
A fistful of pills By Joe Rector Tuesday, I had a tooth removed. On Labor Day, the crown that covered the tooth popped out during dinner, and x-rays showed that the tooth was in bad shape to the tip of the roots. So, in about thirty minutes, the oral surgeon removed...
