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August 3, 2021
Travis Rogers, Jr.
A Week of Old Friends (Part 2 of 2)
I had not seen Dana for over 20 years when I had visited their home in southern Indiana.
July 28, 2021
Travis Rogers, Jr.
A Week of Old Friends (Part 1 of 2)
Twice in one day, I met with old friends I had not seen in almost 20 years.
July 20, 2021
Travis Rogers, Jr.
The Record Store
Something good always happens in a record store.
July 6, 2021
Travis Rogers, Jr.
Rediscovering My Records
As I grew up, I began collecting records at about the age of nine years old.
June 29, 2021
Travis Rogers, Jr.
Mexican Food, Live Music, and Arian and Arlene Knops
Last Friday, Nicole and I traveled north to Ladysmith to rendezvous with our friends.
June 22, 2021
Travis Rogers, Jr.
Juneteenth
The House of Representatives, Senate, and President approved the Bill for Juneteenth
June 15, 2021
Travis Rogers, Jr.
Manfred Rommel, Son of the Desert Fox
His father was forced to commit suicide but he became one of Germany's great statesmen.
June 1, 2021
Travis Rogers, Jr.
Chuckie and the Bird
There are so many things I wanted to talk about this week.
May 25, 2021
Travis Rogers, Jr.
A Music Festival and the Passing of a Friend
On Saturday, Nicole and I finally got a chance to attend a live music event.
May 18, 2021
Travis Rogers, Jr.
Celebrating Music and Leonardo
No, a different Leonardo
April 27, 2021
Getting the Easy ID…Not So Easy
We set off to get that easy ID card.
March 30, 2021
Travis Rogers, Jr.
An Easter Meditation
Oscar Wilde was calling out in his misery and humiliation
March 30, 2021
From a School Board Candidate
One thing I would like to see implemented is a Five Year Strategic Plan.
March 22, 2021
Travis Rogers, Jr.
Dreaming to Be a Pip
I’ll never forget the look on his face, somewhere between shame and horror.
March 22, 2021
Blaming Obama for the Border Crisis
The border crisis is an absolutely despicable, harmful abuse.
March 22, 2021
Opposing Equality and the Equality Act
As for LGBTQIA+ folks, let's read the Bible.
March 15, 2021
Travis Rogers, Jr.
Loving Life
Love life unconditionally. Love like you want to be loved.
March 15, 2021
Pastor Elizabeth Bier
Supporting Equality and the Equality Act
I would say these things even if I weren't a pastor. 
March 8, 2021
Opposing HR5, the Equality Act
"The greatest threat to our sovereignty and religious freedom is HR5."
March 1, 2021
Sister Dianna Ortiz Dies at 62
US Nun Who Survived Guatemala Torture and Became Human Rights Champion
March 1, 2021
Liberalism from Half-Century Ago
Our political philosophies, I have found, are the sum of our life’s experiences.
February 22, 2021
Another Blow to the Free Press
The press was to serve the governed, not the governors.
February 16, 2021
State Senate Trying to Keep You in the Dark
Senate Bill 55 would allow local municipalities to stop posting minutes in the newspaper.
February 9, 2021
Shame on Vandals
Chastising Vandals of Millpond Park
February 9, 2021
Answering Kevin Wyeth, Put Away the Yard Signs
A Call to Remove Political Signs
February 1, 2021
Travis Rogers, Jr.
Looking Up from Below
There is no fate that cannot be overcome by scorn.
January 26, 2021
Travis Rogers, Jr.
Them Nasty Gators
The real dangers of gators...but not really.
January 12, 2021
The Debacle at the Capitol
These men and women were not patriots.
January 12, 2021
Defending the President and Attacking the Left
Fake news and everyone else are pointing the finger at the President.
January 12, 2021
Travis Rogers, Jr.
The Mob of January 6, 2021
There is no way that I can let the events of Wednesday, January 6, 2021, go unremarked.
January 4, 2021
Arian Knops
Oh, That Stimulus
Chances are slim, but here goes my idea for the next ‘stimulus’ check.
January 4, 2021
Travis Rogers, Jr.
The Passing of TaB
After nearly 60 years, Coca-Cola is discontinuing its first-ever diet soda, TaB.
December 28, 2020
Jobs and Workers – Where’s the Hiring?
I always enjoy Mark Tobola's piece in the Sentinel & Rural News.
December 28, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
The Negro Leagues are In!
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bob Manfred called it “long overdue recognition.”
December 16, 2020
A Response to Rising Property Taxes in Owen
An explanation for rising property taxes in Owen.
December 16, 2020
Masks and China Virus Letter to Editor
COVID 19 thought to be a biological weapon.
December 7, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
In Memory of Professor Sallie McFague
Thank you, Sallie McFague, for your life of learning, growing, and teaching.
November 30, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
Good News from Dolly Parton
“I’ve ALWAYS been a fan. A monster talent and a giant of a human being.”
November 24, 2020
Mike Multhauf - Our paths Crossed Once
Thank you for introducing me to a person I never knew, but to whom I am forever grateful.
November 17, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
Farewell, Mike Multhauf
Mike was one of the first people that I met in the Owen-Withee area.
November 10, 2020
The Biden Speech
The quality of the speech was akin to those of Kennedy, Reagan, Roosevelt and Clinton.
November 10, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
After the Election
Hate me, if you want. I won't hate you back.
November 10, 2020
Appreciating the Sentinel in Madison
Letter to the Editor
November 4, 2020
Trust the USPS with My Vote? Never!
Bring back the trains and ponies and return to three cent stamps.
November 4, 2020
Don Wyeth
Something Better Than Defunding the Police
A Guest Editorial
October 19, 2020
Trump’s Continuing Lies
Lies, insults and ineptitude are not what I expect from my President.
October 19, 2020
In Support of Berge
We need to elect people who will show up to work and do what needs to get done. 
October 19, 2020
Another Crack at the Editor
Another rebuke
October 19, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
In Defense of Dissent
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
October 12, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
The Beating of Tadataka Unno
A couple of weeks ago, one of the bright stars in jazz piano was brutally attacked.
October 5, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
Pope Francis’ Encyclical Brothers and Sisters All
Pope Francis introduced his new Encyclical on Sunday.
September 28, 2020
Mark Tobola
On the Jaffke/Rogers Debate
I think it is time to say, "Well done!" to the both of you.
September 28, 2020
In Support of Dr. Jaffke
I was very dismayed with your thrashing of Dr. Jaffke.
September 28, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
I'm not afraid. I'm white.
But our Black sisters and brothers are in a different environment, altogether.
September 28, 2020
Rebuking the Editor
All Lives Matter!
September 28, 2020
In Defense of Jaffke
And as for your defense of BLM, have you not seen, read ANYTHING about this organization?
September 28, 2020
Dr. Jaffke Responds
I was shocked and taken aback by Travis Rogers' article last week.
September 28, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg wasn’t just righteous. She was revolutionary.
September 15, 2020
Trump Lied
Trump knew the virus was dangerous
September 15, 2020
In Support of Dr. Jaffke
"She showed how simple it is to expose the truth of the BLM movement"
September 15, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
A Response to Dr. Jaffke
Jaffke's letter on Black Lives Matter got it wrong
September 7, 2020
Jaffke Against Black Lives Matter
So, what does BLM actually promote?
August 24, 2020
There is a Difference
The difference between President Trump and Joe Biden is stark.
August 17, 2020
Voter Suppression Equals Rigged Election
Republicans across the country have taken steps to do exactly that, to rig the election.
August 17, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
The Japanese Diplomat Who Saved 6000 Jews
Japan had plenty of villains in WWII but one official is deserving of special notice.
August 11, 2020
The Dangers of Gus
An intellectual is someone who has found something more interesting than sex.
August 10, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki - 75 Years Later
A Sick and Sorry Legacy
August 3, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
Keeping Up Appearances
There is something more important than your personal liberty. It’s called responsibility.
August 3, 2020
Americans are Hurting
The American economy shrank on an annualized rate of 33%
July 21, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
Farewell to a Good Trouble-Maker
Last Friday, America lost a national treasure.
July 14, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
"Papa Lou" Maser
Lou Maser was a brilliant music teacher and a renowned trumpet player.
July 6, 2020
Electricity and Pandemics
Just finished the book called The Invisible Rainbow by Arthur Firstenburg.
June 29, 2020
Where Two or Three Are Gathered…
The past three months have been a time of frustration
June 29, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
John Adams on Independence Celebration
Of all our nation’s founders, John and Abigail Adams remain my favorites.
June 22, 2020
Incompetence Defines Trump
Our president has proven he is not fit and is incompetent.
June 22, 2020
Barr is the President’s Man
Trump has long believed the Attorney General of the United States is his personal attorney
June 22, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
Juneteenth and More
On Friday, June19th, I made a recorded post for Facebook.
June 15, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
What to do with our past 
Knee-jerk reactions are rarely the right ones.
June 9, 2020
Black Lives Matter
We must listen to the people in America who live a different reality than us...
June 9, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
Becoming Agents of Grace and Change
Stand up for the oppressed.
June 1, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
The Murder of George Floyd
We have witnessed the unspeakable murders of countless numbers of our brothers.
June 1, 2020
Be the Change We Need
It’s time we speak up and act.
June 1, 2020
Anger at Police Misconduct
The things happening in Minneapolis have made me ashamed.
May 25, 2020
Honoring Our Fallen Heroes
This Memorial Day, we pay tribute to all who served and sacrificed.
May 25, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
The Loss of 2020 Graduation; a Tale of Teachers' Remorse
The end of the school year was usually tough for me. But graduation was excruciating.
May 18, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
Stay-at-Home No More
So, the Economy-first folks got their way.
May 18, 2020
Firing of the Inspector General
It is disappointing Mr. Trump does not like or want congressional oversight.
May 18, 2020
Wishful Thinking Will Not Solve Our Problems
Big rallies, finger pointing, wishful thinking and lies will not make America great again.
May 12, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
The Lynching of Ahmaud Arbery
Caught on video, Ahmaud Arbery was lynched. 
May 12, 2020
Coronavirus and Abortion
By June 1st, the daily death toll from COVID-19 will be around three thousand.
May 6, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
The Passing of Don Shula
The great Don Shula passed away on Monday morning
May 5, 2020
Carrying On
Concerned for People's Welfare
April 28, 2020
Arian the Handyman
As the two of us approach decrepitude, things might get worse but we really won’t care.
April 28, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
Silver Linings During Coronavirus
There is a silver lining to the coronavirus dark cloud.
April 21, 2020
Remembering Randy Johnson
I enjoyed the column on baseball and especially the Randy/ bird story.
April 21, 2020
“They Said.” Who Are “They”?
“They” are the misinformed, opinionated people...
April 22, 2020
Travis Rogers, Jr.
Idiocy in the Name of Liberty
I have made it a practice, for all of my writing life, to avoid writing in anger.
April 15, 2020
Don Wyeth
Spirituality
Acting in a spiritual manner involves loving yourself and your neighbor as prime concerns.
April 10, 2020
The Great Cleansing
Viruses have been on Earth at least as long as bacteria maybe longer.

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