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Love ... is who we are

I thought my life had ended.

Feb 15 • Ben Talley

Calling Out Racism ... Wherever We Find It

I had never seen racism firsthand before.

Feb 8 • Ben Talley

The Man Who Taught Snow Dancing

A true, full-blooded Native American, he was.

Feb 1 • Ben Talley

January 2026

The Child Who Traded Toys for Food

Jan 25 • Ben Talley

America at our best; why we should all celebrate MLK Jr. Day

“Ben, I love to read your stuff, but are you gonna write about MLK Day this Sunday?

Jan 18 • Ben Talley

It was a New Year’s Eve many years ago.

Jan 10 • Ben Talley

When Your Child is Gay

For one thing, consider yourself far from being alone.

Jan 4 • Ben Talley

December 2025

Rich and Poor in Bristol

My friends with money are not greedy.

Dec 28, 2025 • Ben Talley

A Real Christmas Ghost Story

Before reading another word, I must hereby state that I do not believe in ghosts.

Dec 21, 2025 • Ben Talley

Realizing our greatest gift - and using it

It is the season of giving.

Dec 14, 2025 • Ben Talley

Special Edition ... from Santa Himself

Dec 10, 2025 • Ben Talley

Lunch with an F-16 Fighter Pilot (a Christmas story)

Hey, Ben, since it’s Christmastime, why not write about something else?

Dec 7, 2025 • Ben Talley

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