Author: Lorie Byrd

Say thanks to a vet today. I live with one and am related to quite a few more, but would like to extend my thanks to all veterans and …

Today is the 234th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. My husband is a Marine Corps vet so I have a special place in my heart for Marines. Take …

Yesterday I attended the "House Call" rally on Capitol Hill organized by Michelle Bachmann to protest the health care bill. I saw men, women and children of all ages …

The U.S. unemployment rate has now topped 10 percent. This has been predicted for a couple of months now, but still YIKES! Of course Obama warned us that if …

I don't know how many people are expected to answer Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann's call to join together tomorrow on Capitol Hill to let our representatives in Congress know what …

There is lots of good analysis to be found around the blogosphere. Here is a sampling: Michael Barone -- as always, Barone has great statistics and looks at interesting …

At least they are in Virginia. In case you have not already heard, the governor's race has been called for the Republican candidate, Bob McDonnell. Actually the GOP slate …

Those in the media are spinning hard in anticipation of Republican wins in some key races today. Many news reports will try to lead you to believe the outcome …

This is a picture of a pumpkin my husband carved a few years ago. We never quite found the time to do one this year. If you are going...

Under the Dome has video of the decision by the NC Board of Elections coming from their recent investigation of former Governor Mike Easley.The State Board of Elections has …