Tip of the Hat

Scott Brown’s amazing victory in the very blue state of Massachusetts to fill the legacy Senate seat of Ted Kennedy captivated the attention of the nation and inspired conservatives as they head into the November elections.  But, for magnitude of immediate change of direction in public policy, the election in traditionally equally blue New Jersey of conservative, pro-life Republican Governor Chris Christie is the bombshell.

The ink was barely dry from President Obama’s signature on the massive health care bill when more than a dozen state Attorneys General filed suit against the federal government for a breach of Constitutional authority.

Sometimes it's called making the best of a bad situation, or lemonade from lemons. Sometimes though, the ability to find greatness within extreme tragedy defies our human ability to comprehend. Such is the strength of Mike and Mariann Stanton of Chicago.

The Stantons are young couple blessed with four young children, three boys and a girl, from 8 to 2 years old, and a large extended family. Danny the third in line was special.

Two weeks before Christmas, Danny died suddenly in his sleep.