A hill to climb lies ahead
Before the inauguration day was done, Jen Psaki, President Joe Biden’s new press secretary, held her first press conference. When asked what the president’s...
My oatmeal may be smater than me
A friend of mine told me something so amazing I had to look it up to see if it was true.In 1960, a series...
Time for all to join the fight
On June 20 of last year I wrote the following words in this column: “I have never wore a mask, and likely never will,...
Young adults struggle with Covid
“Your son is in one of the age groups with which we are most concerned,” said Dr. Laura Murray, senior scientist for Johns Hopkins...
Aiming at heaven, not earth
As reported several years ago in USA Today, Charlie Engle, Ray Zahab and Kevin Lin know endurance better than most. For 111 days, they...
Words, actions, accountability matter
Joanne Freeman, a history professor at Yale University, says that we are in a battle of words, not just politics. Freeman cites what happened...
A stretch pants lifestyle
I don’t remember exactly when I took to living in stretch pants full time.The process was gradual, I’m sure of that. I started out...
They say I have no faith
It started a few years ago on a field goal try during an Ohio State/Michigan football game. It was a somewhat important kick and,...
Patricia A. Walker
Patricia A. Walker, 82, of Hillsboro, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021.She was born in Rainsboro on Sept. 27, 1938, the daughter of...
What would I tell grandfather?
When I was growing up I spent quite a bit of time with my grandfather. He was born in 1900. He saw so many...
