Category Archives: Current Events

Belfast: A Divided City – Shankill Road and The Falls Road

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Wes Cowley

We began our short tour of the divided city of Belfast with a visit to a housing development in the Protestant Shankill Road area.  The murals on the walls of the buildings are among the most photographed in Ireland.  They point … Continue reading →

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Traveling with Disease

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Wes Cowley

Mankind has long believed that our scientific prowess will enable us to learn all the mysteries of the universe, and protect ourselves from an hostile Nature.  Look at all the astounding medical advances of the last century.  Man and his … Continue reading →

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Danli Driving

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Wes Cowley

Friday morning, we set out for Danli to meet Jeannie Loving. For people who didn’t know each other very well if at all, we were getting along very well. One member of the group who shall remain nameless (initials RH) … Continue reading →

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Capital Punishment – deserved in some cases?

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Wes Cowley

I am not in favor of capital punishment, this being a relatively new position for me. I am and have been opposed to abortion, and I can not therefore justify a belief in capital punishment. However, some people are just … Continue reading →

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Lady Bird Johnson

Posted on July 11, 2007 by Wesley H. Cowley

Lady Bird Johnson died today, July 11, 2007. Probably most people didn’t know she was alive, if they even thought about it, which they probably didn’t. She was a proud lady who loved her home state, and stood by her … Continue reading →

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