“I hate the word homophobia. It’s not a phobia. You are not scared. You are an asshole.”~Morgan Freeman American actor, producer, and narrator Morgan Freeman was born on this day in 1937.
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Blast from the Past: Bridging the Gap, Part Two
Tomorrow is the beginning of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. I’m sure some of you are asking: “Why do the queers get a month of recognition?” Well, let me tell you a story… On October 7, 1998, Matthew Shepard, a gay college student from Laramie, Wyoming, was found tied to a fence, following a brutal beating by … Continue reading Blast from the Past: Bridging the Gap, Part Two
Random Quote for May 30, 2026
“Victory smiles upon those who anticipate the change in the character of war, not upon those who wait to adapt themselves after the changes occur.”~Giulio Douhet Italian general Giulio Douhet was born on this day in 1869.
Random Quote for May 29, 2026
“If you argue with a madman, it is extremely probable that you will get the worst of it; for in many ways his mind moves all the quicker for not being delayed by the things that go with good judgment.”~Gilbert K. Chesterton English journalist, novelist, essayist, and poet Gilbert K. Chesterton was born on this … Continue reading Random Quote for May 29, 2026
Random Quote for May 28, 2026
“Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. Three times is enemy action.”~Ian Fleming British writer Ian Fleming was born on this day in 1908.
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“Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.”~Arnold Bennett English novelist, playwright, and journalist Arnold Bennett was born on this day in 1867.
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“Knowledge is freedom and ignorance is slavery.”~Miles Davis American trumpeter, bandleader, and composer Miles Davis was born on this day in 1926.
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“The Atomic Age is here to stay—but are we?”~Bennett Cerf American writer, humorist, businessman, and publisher Bennett Cerf was born on this day in 1898.
Blast from the Past: Bridging the Gap
When I worked at the Rocky Mountain Collegian back in the day, I spent two years with the opinion desk writing a column I called ‘Bridging the Gap.’ In those days, I was considered a ‘non-traditional’ student because I was older than the average person in most of my classes. In fact, I was closer … Continue reading Blast from the Past: Bridging the Gap
Random Quote for May 23, 2026
“It seems to me we are now, since 1789, going through the same sort of process of regeneration the Roman world went through between 300 and 500. It is only to be hoped all civilization will not again be destroyed by the anarchists.”~Harry Graf Kessler Anglo-German diplomat, writer, and patron of modern art Harry Graf … Continue reading Random Quote for May 23, 2026
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