The allure of autocracy
The allure of autocracy is on the rise. The easy explanation is that it’s about power and control. The desire for power, it can...
So, how’s the market?
As a kid I had several odd jobs as I tried to earn my way in this life. Though they all got me to...
Lady Jane and the ultimate puzzle
For me, Lady Jane has always been her own type of puzzle, which, of course, has been part of her charm. And I think...
Explaining Israel’s diplomatic shift
There’s an old proverb that some say dates back to Sanskrit treatises on war that goes like this: “The enemy of my enemy is...
A weakness for grouchy people
I have a weakness for grouchy people.I have a couple of friends I would describe as perpetually grouchy, and I’m not quite sure why,...
March Madness moment was shamrock green
There are certain months that, despite the individuality of each day, have come to represent one thing to many. For children, December is mostly...
Hope, peace needed in Ukraine
A couple nights ago, in the beautiful, blue-lit sanctuary of the Wilmington United Methodist Church, heartwarming songs were separated by moving readings of poetry...
Perils of unreliable communication
I can’t explain why, but I think our mobile phone provider wants my wife and me to fight.I received a text message from her...
Hot rocks: A geothermal future?
About a year ago my wife and I took a great leap forward into the future. With the help of Hillsboro’s Shafer Heating and...
OHSAA makes the right call
Glancing through news releases last week I came across an email from the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Such news releases do not often...