Life’s Curve Balls
Selected 2nd overall in 1971 MLB draft, before struggling with life’s ‘ups and downs.’
My name is John Franklin and life sometimes throws you a curve ball. Since Mental Health Awareness Month finished recently and now that baseball season is in full swing, I thought this would be a good time to introduce myself since both of these have affected my life.
Basic Rules of Flag Etiquette
Flag etiquette
Election Outcomes Do Matter
The outcomes of the many party primaries from yesterday are not known as I write this column. Without any vote counts known to me, I can state with certainty that the Virginia General Assembly will not be the same. With retirements of many of the most senior members including myself and with challengers taking on many more incumbents than I can ever remember before, there will be a new cast of citizens running in the general election this November to become our citizen legislators.
Racial Equity Toolkit for School Board
To the Editor: Our city government has hailed the recent introduction of the Racial Equity Toolkit to “promote racial equity” and “enhance marginalized communities” in our city.
More Plant-based Food Products
Local family owned establishments in Alexandria are listening to consumer demand for plant-based food products.
Saving Our Planet
Saving Our Planet
About the Attack on Staff at U.S. Rep Gerry Connolly’s Office
A sad day for all parties involved in this tragic event, and for the mental health community.
A sad day for all parties involved in this tragic event, and for the mental health community.
Steps to Succession
Steps to Succession
