‘Give thanks in all circumstances’
“He preached as a dying man to dying men.” The Rev. John Burns’ congregation in Lawrence, Massachusetts knew he was suffering from a fatal...
No courage to seek the cure
When I was growing up decades ago, I used to laugh at some of the crazy headlines on the tabloids as my mother and...
A slice of Election Day pizza
The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November means something special to everyone working in a newspaper newsroom.It means Election Day pizza arrives!Admittedly,...
Five pounds of canine cuteness
There are few things that can excite an 11- and 9-year-old more than the impending arrival of their first pet that doesn’t live in...
Some things may be clearing up
Mark Twain once said, “Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on, or by imbeciles...
It’s time for the turmoil to end
At a local Veterans Day event this week, someone made the comment that, despite all the turmoil in our nation these days, more than...
Nothing like freshly baked bread
“I’m going to bake bread!” my husband, Peter, announced.Inwardly, I said, “Oh, no.”Baking bread is not easy — until it is. Every person I...
Would the WPA work today?
Whatever side you may be on, the whole idea of giving or receiving a gift brings joy. It makes us feel special when someone...
Highland County health checkup
The nation’s presidential race was historic, big enough to obscure other voting booth outcomes. So, allow me to highlight a Highland County outcome: public...
A celebrity among dogs
I am a celebrity among the neighborhood dogs.By now, I have been giving out dog treats on my daily walk for several months. If...
