by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 20, 2017 | Opinion
When the United States instituted a draft lottery during the Vietnam War, my draft number was 19 – which meant I was sure to be drafted if I had not been in college at the time. As it turned out, America’s involvement came to an end just before I graduated in 1973. I...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 18, 2017 | Opinion
Laos is home to much that is beautiful and much that is quaint, but my favorite thing about visiting new countries is seeing how people live. Local guides insist that visitors see things that are unusual or impressive, but the best part is often getting there. We...
