Columns
Get busy paying attention
I have been looking for inspiration for another article here recently. I like my articles or stories to have meaning, and for that to happen I feel th...
The Sunday reunion: Irreplaceable
I walked over to a closet in my office, blew a bit of dust off the top shelf, and picked up a box.To my delight, I opened the bulky package to find wh...
What is it about dogs?
“Histories are fuller of examples of the fidelity of dogs than of friends.” Alexander PopeWhat is it about dogs?In the wild they search fo...
No church, plenty of soccer
We have officially endured our first winter storm of the season, and for the most part I believe we have made it through.I always enjoy watching the r...
Treasures in the trash
I guess you could call me a hoarder, at least when it comes to memorabilia and clothes. I don’t feel like the label fits, but my wife keeps tell...
Where everyone knew your name
I spent my New Year’s Eve last week in much the same way I’ve spent it for the past decade: sitting on my couch at home, surrounded by fam...
Life at the children’s home
In a sense, today’s story came about by chance.Two weeks ago, former Blanchester Mayor Lee Miller was laid to rest in his beloved town of Blanch...
Supreme Court not so divided
There is a lot of talk about our politically divided nation. We have “red states” and “blue states.” Some of us are #TeamTrump...
A carpenter I am not
Someone once said, “Find something you’re good at, and stick with it.” For some of us, we’re still searching for what that may...
Vacation not all it’s cracked up to be
Here is the problem with going on vacation: You can take a vacation from work and you can take a vacation from school … but you can’t take...
