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FEATURE SPOT -- COLUMN

Still trying to understand 9/11

All week people have been asking each other — and themselves — if they remember what they were doing on 9/11, ten years ago. What ... Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, September 12, 2011 11:06 am

Austin Daily Herald

Keep extracurriculars in school

Don't cut extracurricular activities, says Alcorn. Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, September 5, 2011 9:29 am

Democrats

Conservatives should speak up at liberal universities

“Why are all my professors so liberal?” My grandson asked me this after his first year in a prestigious private university. As I did to ... Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, August 29, 2011 10:29 am

Faith

Better off than they who write the words

While doing laps in the pool, I was thinking about how much more fortunate I am than Abraham, Jacob/Israel, Moses, Elijah, David, and Solomon — ... Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, August 22, 2011 12:38 pm

Faith

Share blame, don’t worry about credit

I suppose there is nothing you or I can do as individuals to solve the current economic crisis, which is both national and global. If ... Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, August 15, 2011 12:40 pm

Business

Giving praise to Austin business heroes

I sing a psalm of praise to the unsung heroes and heroines of Austin retail businesses. I don’t mean owners and managers (they have their ... Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, August 8, 2011 10:54 am

churches and gay marriage

Discourse is needed on gays and the military

The transition from the armed force policy on gays and lesbians (popularly known as “Don’t ask; don’t tell”) is now complete, by a sudden executive ... Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, August 1, 2011 11:05 am

Faith

Positive thoughts about the negative

Every now and then someone complains to me that these commentaries are too often negative. Or, “You’re always so critical.” So, now I need to ... Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, July 25, 2011 6:20 am

Faith

Recognizing reality a good first step

Jonathan Franzen’s recently-released novel, “Freedom,” offers an unusual number of insights into human nature that are possible only by the crafting of circumstances in fiction, ... Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, July 18, 2011 10:50 am

dinosaur

Imagery of dinosaurs obscures need to think

I offer another potpourri of my thoughts, as random as they may appear. I write most columns as essays, which I introduce with an attention ... Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, July 11, 2011 11:32 am

Wallace Alcorn

Fourth of July honors politicians

Would it surprise you to learn that a thoroughly military person would have some problems with military elements in Fourth of July ceremonies? Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, July 4, 2011 9:49 am

Faith

Philosophy and science not always a good mix

The various sciences, or branches of science, have accomplished astonishing and astounding advances in our knowledge and use of physical phenomena. This is to say ... Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, June 27, 2011 12:57 pm

Faith

Ultimately, intentions matter more than words

As we stepped out into the crisp Wisconsin winter night, Grandma said, “It’s a beautiful night, Arthur.” But Arthur isn’t my name, and this baffled ... Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, June 20, 2011 10:53 am

Faith

Working on committees helps make them work

The popular and funny explanation that a camel is a horse put together by a committee is more notion than concept. I find the notion ... Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, June 13, 2011 10:56 am

Faith

Alcorn: Comments on gay marriage cast writers into doubt

Several who oppose the same-sex-marriage amendment on which we will vote in November 2012 complain to me that the Herald should publish their opinions. I ... Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, June 6, 2011 11:10 am

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