It’s time to stop clowning around
I mean, you probably already already know this by now, though … I mean, you have been watching the presidential and vice presidential debates,...
The basement blogger’s day is here
After the first presidential debate, Donald Trump relentlessly touted - as he did throughout the Republican primaries - his status as the winner of...
Flipping through the pages of time
Many years ago when I was a sports editor for this paper I found myself with a little extra time during the summer months....
The folk of Walton’s Mountain
The rain splashed against the windshield as we passed the green fields and high mountain ridges a few miles from our new home in...
Fear of drugs vs. chronic pain
A couple of weeks ago, I received several calls and texts asking what we knew about Highland District Hospital possibly opening a new “pain...
Council, the mayor, and loops
When Mayor Drew Hastings last Monday submitted the names of Design Review Board members for Hillsboro City Council’s approval, council approved the members by...
There was a twinkle in his eyes
What do you write when you feel like you have something you want to say, something you feel needs to be said, but the...
Hillary’s health, Trump’s racism
For daring to ask Hillary Clinton several questions and follow-up questions about her disregard for national security in regard to her use of private...
Old sports writer rides again
For the first time in a long time I covered a high school football game last week. It was not how I intended to...
The old man and the baby
The old man sat down in the overstuffed chair while the rest of the family gathered in the kitchen and the other rooms in...
