An open letter on suffering, giving
This report I read recently sent a chill down my spine.A video published by CNN appeared to depict a slave auction in Libya, where...
Be grateful, even with challenges
There are some moments when it is easy to feel immensely grateful.For me, I think of the day, four years ago, when my son...
Her vote didn’t count, but it represents hope for Hillsboro
Thank you, Isabelle Bourne. You represent hope for the future of Hillsboro.Isabelle is the student representative on the Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education....
We honor our veterans with music
Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones reminded us that “Music is a language that doesn’t speak in particular words. It speaks in emotions, and...
Solutions journalism is here for your community
Have you ever considered working as a reporter or journalist? I’ve met a lot of folks who have told me that they would like...
Current council has duties; enjoyable visits here and elsewhere
While we await final results from last Tuesday in local races that are so close they won’t be decided until provisional votes are considered,...
Here’s to you, John Wend
I do not know when or where I first met John Wend, but I am certain it was at some kind of ball game...
Trying to make sense of it all
One of the more important lessons my mother has taught me in my 35 years on this earth is, “if you can’t say something...
Election fatigue; negativity; stores coming and going; festival changes
It’s over, thank goodnessAs it always does, election fatigue set in long ago for local races, and the overwhelming comment I hear from everyone...
A prayer made them late
It has been said that old football players never forget their days in pads. Judging from a phone call I received this week, I...