When science becomes a crime
On May 11, 2004, Dr. Steven Kurtz’s wife died of a heart attack.Dr. Kurtz was a professor at the University of Buffalo who also...
You are really stupid
I was approached by a friend at a local restaurant recently who had a question regarding the subject matter I write about. His question,...
New column from an old friend
In Friday’s print edition of The Times-Gazette, we introduced a new feature. It’s an advice column from local real estate agent Randy Butler, and...
My brief, ill-fated political career
I had a lot of bad ideas in college.Many of them came about after a night of imbibing.Most of them were ill-fated attempts to...
Attack of the Crosswick Monster
Crosswick, Ohio is a quiet village. Located just on the outskirts of Waynesville, Crosswick is paper town, a planned development that never quite took...
How dogs perceive the world
“Dog training affirms that his natural instincts and skills can be encouraged and developed,” Unknown.In my early years as a dog trainer, I realized...
New chapter for a radio legend
The late, great Walter Brennan related in his 1962 musical release “Old Rivers:” “How old was I when I first seen Old Rivers? I...
Halloween: Made for tricks and treats
While one of our reporters was chatting with me on Halloween, I noticed that his attire had a western look to it. It is...
Boots too big for my feet
I was sitting in my office last week winding down the day and getting things ready for the new day ahead. It was nearing...
Expect the unexpected…then some
“Expecting the unexpected isn’t even close.” Unknown author.In 1963, I joined the Army. Following basic training at Fort Knox, Ky., I completed Advanced Individual...