by Amanda Read Sheik | Feb 3, 2017 | Flashback Friday Interviews, Journal, Science, Wit, World Views
This interview is one of my fondest memories. Enjoy this introduction to one of the most winsome and challenging intellects of our day. One British writer at The Times dubbed him “Christianity’s new poster boy.” Who is this Oxford professor of mathematics who...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Jan 20, 2017 | Flashback Friday Interviews, Journal, Politics, Reminiscences, World Views
My first installment in the Flashback Friday Interviews series features Kellyanne Conway, who was recently appointed Counselor to the President. It’s now been more than six years since I met and interviewed this skillful pollster (also a mother of four), who...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Nov 11, 2014 | Reminiscences
A passion for protecting this country runs in my blood. Here is an archive of my articles on this subject (the lives of veterans and their families): Veterans Day and Family Forces – 11 years ago (November 11th, 2011), Communities at The Washington Times A...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Sep 11, 2014 | Journal, Politics, Reminiscences, The Washington Times Communities
“…My childhood journal entry from September 11th, 2001 shows what a difference twenty-four hours can make: ‘When I awoke in the morning, it was true. The World Trade Center towers had been attacked by hijacked planes. The Pentagon had been attacked...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Jun 6, 2014 | Reminiscences
A picture and letter from my great-grandfather Ross Bryan to great-grandmother Marguerite and their daughter Linda (my grandmother, Dad’s mother), when he was off at war. The letter reads: 27 Oct. 1944 Margie and Linda, I love you both with all my heart and hope...
by Amanda Read Sheik | May 28, 2012 | Journal, Reminiscences
27 Oct. 1944 Margie and Linda, I love you both with all my heart and I hope this Baby I’ve got in my arms helps me to make sure “I’ll Be seeing you.” Ross That was a letter from my great-grandfather Ross Bryan to my great-grandmother...
