“CELEBRATED AROUND THE GLOBE” by Capt. Joseph R. John (Ret), ©2018 (Dec. 25, 2018) — We remember that Merry Christmas from Astronauts, “To all of you on Good Earth,” as they viewed the Christmas sky from Apollo 8 on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1968. It was 50 years ago, a different time in US history, […]
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESUS” by Sharon Rondeau (Dec. 25, 2018) — On Tuesday morning, Twitter hashtags temporarily consisted entirely of references to Christmas Day as signified by such entries as “Prince of Peace” and “Christ the Lord.” Christians throughout the world believe that Jesus of Nazareth was born in a stable to Mary and earth-father Joseph […]
“HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO OUR CHRISTIAN CITIZENS” by Sharon Rondeau (Dec. 25, 2018) — On Monday the government of Iraq tweeted that Christmas is now an “official holiday” throughout the country, once under the control of brutal dictator Saddam Hussein. “Happy Christmas to our Christian citizens, all Iraqis and to all who are celebrating around the […]
“IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO SAY YOU’RE SORRY” by The Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival. Back in the time of Our Savior, the Romans and many other people around the world celebrated the winter solstice; they may have not called it that, but when the days began to get longer and the nights shorter, […]
“THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT BACK” by Jeff Crouere, ©2018 (Dec. 14, 2018) — In this holiday season, the leftists who constantly promote politically correct (PC) causes have been working overtime. Instead of just enjoying this special time of the year with their families and friends, liberal activists have been on a search-and-destroy […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE from Dalmarys Matos, Dalmarys.matos@bridgeportct.gov (Dec. 12, 2018) — WHO: Mayor Joe Ganim, Greater Bridgeport Christian Fellowship Church Pastor and Marine Toys for Tots Coordinator Eric Torres, City Council and community members WHAT: Mayor Joe Ganim will present an over $2,000 check donation on behalf of the City of Bridgeport to Toys […]
“BE THE GIFT” by Dr. Laurie Roth, ©2018 (Dec. 6, 2018) — Merry Christmas to one and all. May we all celebrate and remember the miraculous birth of Jesus – the son of God coming to live among us and saving us with His love. The United States has been blessed more than any country […]
STRIKING ARTWORK RECEIVED FROM INSIDE PRISON WALLS by Sharon Rondeau (Dec. 29, 2017) — On Friday The Post & Email received a slightly belated Christmas card from a Tennessee prison inmate in an envelope postmarked December 26, 2017. The front of the card is pictured at right. In the past, the inmate has been a […]
“MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL” by OPOVV, ©2017 (Dec. 25, 2017) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the ‘Pulse of the Nation,’ where we just let our guests say what’s on their minds without fear of being censored. But we’re not on our favorite corner this Christmas Eve; no, we’re back in the […]
FROM “IN DEFENSE OF RURAL AMERICA” by Ron Ewart, ©2017, President, NARLO (Dec. 21, 2017) — You can’t see freedom You can only be free. You can’t touch freedom, It’s a phantom you see. A phantom we hold In our hearts and minds. A fleeting memory we are told, Should we it let slip away, […]
“WHY WAIT FOR CHRISTMAS?” by OPOVV, ©2017 (Apr. 6, 2017) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the greatest half-hour on television: ‘The Pulse of the Nation.’ As you can see, we’re back under the awning across from the railroad station and do we ever have a show for you tonight. First up is none […]
A “SNEAK ATTACK” by Joan Swirsky, ©2016 (Dec. 28, 2016) — After watching all the pomp and circumstance of the presidential inauguration of January 20, 2009, I remember turning to my husband Steve and saying: “The sole mission of Barack Obama and his henchmen is to destroy Israel.” Steve reminded me that there was a […]
AND WISHES YOU A “MERRY CHRISTMAS” by Sharon Rondeau (Dec. 24, 2016) — The Post & Email would like to share some of the Christmas cards received from readers and inmates this year. The featured image at right is from a card received today, Christmas Eve. The second is from an inmate at the Northwest […]
“FRAGILE AS PORCELAIN” posted by The Jaghunter, ©2016 (Dec. 24, 2016) — Frank Sinatra, Sr. recorded his last Christmas song twenty-five years ago, in August 1991, at the age of 75. The song was ‘Silent Night.’ Mr. “S” hadn’t been in a recording studio for over three years according to liner notes to “The Christmas […]
TO OUR PUBLISHERS AND THE READERS OF OUR WEEKLY COLUMN: by Ron Ewart, President, NARLO, ©2016 (Dec. 23, 2016) — We had an article ready but decided not to publish it. So we will take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you and your families a joy-filled, pleasant, politically-free Christmas and one […]
“I THOUGHT OF THE GUYS WHO DIDN’T MAKE IT” by OPOVV, ©2016 (Dec. 23, 2016) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to ‘Pulse of the Nation,’ the evening entertainment show that’s always talked about at the water cooler the next morning. We’re here at the arboretum just west of town, at a skating pond, and, as […]
PART TWO by “Aunt RoRo,” aka RoseAnn Salanitri, ©2016, TPATH (Dec. 22, 2016) — [Editor’s Note: the following is a continuation from part one found here.] “Now, just about the time when the Romans started persecuting the Christians, there was a man named Stephen. Stephen wasn’t afraid of saying how he felt about Jesus. He […]
PART ONE by “Aunt RoRo,” aka RoseAnn Salanitri, ©2016, TPATH (Dec. 21, 2016) — On a snowy Christmas Eve, David pressed his nose against a cold window as he watched the snow whirling around and around in ever-changing patterns. Dad walked over and put his hand on David’s shoulder. “It looks like we’re going to […]
“THE TRUE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS” by Sharon Rondeau (Dec. 31, 2015) — On Thursday, The Post & Email received a letter from NWCX prisoner Walter Francis Fitzpatrick, III in response to our having informed him of the request made by eight-year-old Safyre Terry for enough Christmas cards to fill a brass stand in her home this […]
CIVIL LAW VS. GOD’S LAW by Michael Gaddy, ©2015, blogging at The Rebel Madman (Dec. 25, 2015) — As one could imagine, having read my previous works, I am having an extremely difficult time in understanding a great number of those who refer to themselves as “Christians” lately. I believe there could be no better […]