Dennis Patrick
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on July 16, 2025 at 08:23 am
Does culture influence the language? Or does language influence the culture? One could make the case that, barring ulterior motives by certain actors in society, the relationship between culture and…...
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on July 9, 2025 at 08:26 am
“…at twilight’s last gleaming…” July 4, 2025, we celebrated the 249th anniversary of the United States. Colonists had rejected British rule declaring themselves independent of England. On the eve of…...
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on July 2, 2025 at 02:54 pm
On Sunday, June 22, 2025, US B-2 bombers struck and destroyed Iran’s three main nuclear facilities. US estimated that Iran was within weeks of having a nuclear weapon. Such a…...
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on June 25, 2025 at 10:36 am
“A little levity leavens the whole loaf.” Or so the saying goes. But is that scriptural? Not exactly. But it sounds good. (See I Corinthians 5:6.) Transparently obvious to the…...
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on June 18, 2025 at 03:42 pm
Once upon a time in a land far away there lived a blossoming culture – young, strong and vibrant. We will call this fledgling culture “Rome.” As Rome grew stouter…...
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on June 11, 2025 at 10:21 am
Mayor Muriel Bowser, kicking off Pride Month in Washington, D.C., proclaimed the US capital to be the “gayest city in the world.” She made that announcement two years ago. Yet…...
Thursday, June 05, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on June 5, 2025 at 09:32 am
As far back as I can remember, the ins-and-outs of history and civilization held an exceptional fascination for me. Even as a kid, curiosity motivated me to read. The “whys…...
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on May 28, 2025 at 07:26 am
Racist: a word whose meaning morphed lately from legitimate to dishonest. Overused, misused, and abused, it no longer enjoys veracity. What if one person calls another a racist? Who’s to…...
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on May 21, 2025 at 08:15 am
April 30, 2025, marked the first 100 days of Donald J. Trump’s second term as US President. Observing a president’s first 100 days in office began with President Franklin D.…...
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on May 14, 2025 at 06:06 pm
A select number of federal district judges have overextended themselves by intruding into areas of presidential authority. Their nationwide orders, or injunctions, toyed unacceptably with our legal system. The term…...
Thursday, May 08, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on May 8, 2025 at 08:40 am
Tariffs -- the hot topic of the day! Time to level the trading playing field with those who have taken advantage of US good will and big heartedness. A little…...
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on April 30, 2025 at 08:04 am
Take note of the number “2.1.” That is the fertility rate of live births per woman needed to sustain any nation’s stable population – no growth, no decline, just even.…...
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on April 23, 2025 at 07:17 am
Easter offers a time to reflect on the reality of Christ and the blessings flowing from a Christian culture. You may find the following instances refreshing to ponder. A Christian…...
Friday, April 11, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on April 11, 2025 at 10:00 am
“From the mouths of babes and infants You have established strength....” (Psalm 8:2). A conversation overheard last week reminded me of the Psalmist words. What comes from the lips of…...
Tuesday, April 08, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on April 8, 2025 at 08:18 am
Today Americans stare wide-eyed at the largest US internal migration -- ever. People leave the so-called “blue states” and move to “red states”. Some prefer the political climate of the…...
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on March 26, 2025 at 07:50 am
Lower tier federal judges are inserting themselves into the executive policy making process. Federal judges who ruled against President Donald Trump’s recent executive actions are notably Democrat appointees. Some have…...
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on March 19, 2025 at 06:10 am
Awhile back a headline proclaimed: “Conservatives Still Outnumber Moderates, Liberals.” At that time, a Gallup poll showed 43% Americans describe themselves as conservative, 35% moderate and 20% liberal. What caught…...
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on March 12, 2025 at 02:28 pm
Take a break from the routine and enjoy this oldie but goodie. It was autumn 1949. A family drove north from Cheyenne across Wyoming headed for South Dakota and the…...
Wednesday, March 05, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on March 5, 2025 at 09:08 am
A new sheriff in town holds pro-sanctuary government officials and their activist disciples liable for harboring and protecting criminal illegal aliens. Three categories of anti- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…...
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on February 26, 2025 at 09:41 am
Should kids born to any foreigner in the US, in particular “birthright tourists” and illegal aliens, be granted US citizenship? Pros and cons flourish on this hot topic. The US…...
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on February 19, 2025 at 09:34 am
Pamela Jo Bondi, an American attorney, served as the 37th Florida Attorney General and now serves as the 87th United States Attorney General. Born November 17, 1965 in Tampa, Florida,…...
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on February 12, 2025 at 09:02 am
Move fast and break things. This seems to be the modus operandi of President Donald Trump on several fronts. Nothing wrong here. Makes sense – like General George S. Patton’s…...
Wednesday, February 05, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on February 5, 2025 at 09:11 am
How many executive orders did President Trump sign? By what authority does he execute executive orders? Are executive orders even constitutional? Here are some answers. An executive order is a…...
Thursday, January 30, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on January 30, 2025 at 10:42 am
As of this writing, President Trump has been in office four days and has done more to set America on a course greatness than his predecessor did in four years.…...
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on January 22, 2025 at 10:09 am
Cancer – a powerful word that raises concern and alarm. The emotional power of this single word conjures thoughts of deadly malignancies, interminable suffering, and death. “Skin cancer,” however, sounds…...
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on January 15, 2025 at 08:56 am
Last August saw the month of my birth, though I’ll reveal no more. Suffice it to say I’m older than most, but younger than a few. My Golden Years lie…...
Wednesday, January 08, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on January 8, 2025 at 10:38 am
President Trump nominated Pete Hegseth to be the next Secretary of Defense. Hegseth’s name should be recognizable. He co-hosted Fox & Friends Weekend and FOX Nation documentaries. As a graduate…...
Wednesday, January 01, 2025
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on January 1, 2025 at 08:08 am
In years past, as the old year ended, The Passing Scene posted, with comment, Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s “Ring Out, Wild Bells.” The same held true for Robert Burns, the Bard…...
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on December 18, 2024 at 09:19 am
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s bring the best of times -- and the worst of times. Family and friends gather to socialize -- and drink. People celebrate and exchange gifts…...
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
By
Dennis M. Patrick
on December 11, 2024 at 10:26 am
Dylan Thomas credits his love of reading as follows. “My education was the liberty I had to read indiscriminately and all the time, with my eyes hanging out.” Christmas ‘tis…...
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