The homes of dead people
A cousin of mine reportedly said, “I can’t imagine living in a house where other people have lived!”I don’t know if she really said...
Itching to do some griping
To be honest, I’m really not sure what’s more deeply ingrained in our DNA, our penchant to rationalize or our urge to complain. Being...
Chillicothe VA doors are open
A veteran recently stopped by the Chillicothe VA Urgent Care to say thank you to the VA team for taking such good care of...
The best advice ever learned
I’m honored to address the graduates of the class of 2021 today.OK, no one really asked me to deliver their commencement address this year,...
Here’s the fly in the ointment.
“Cabin fever” is the time-worn idiom for the angst of being constrained by small, confined spaces, like a long winter in a 200-square-foot cabin....
I honestly wish him well
I just learned that my ex-husband has remarried. I learned this as we learn about all important life milestones these days: on Facebook.There were...
Cemeteries are sacred places
Memorial Day weekend has arrived and while many will celebrate with cookouts and family get togethers, others will visit cemeteries and attend local observances...
Closing family business not easy
Pull up a chair and we’ll chat, said Doug Johnson.So, for the next hour, that’s what we did.It’s been an emotional time for him....
Seeking to reshape small towns
Dollar General has become a ubiquitous feature of America’s small towns. The discount retailer is opening about 1,000 stores per year, with more than...
A nice change of scenery
The old wooden folding table belonged to my grandma. I don’t remember her ever using it.After she moved out of her house and into...
