Bill SimsContributing columnist
A funny thing happened a few nights ago. My wife, who has been making dozens of surgical masks for Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital...
Things in small containers
Every Mother’s Day, I have a terrible time finding a card that remotely reflects the relationship I have with my mother.My mom is in...
Old friend kindles memories
Every so often The Times-Gazette offices are visited by George Foltz, an old buddy from my days at the Greenfield Daily Times. George has...
What if it was all up to you?
I have noticed in every situation you are in, there is that one person that has the final say. This person has not only...
Hers was a life well-lived
It was just a few days before Easter, Doug Corwin said, when his 32-year-old daughter, Elise, told him she was thinking about going to...
First line of defense against building disasters
Dear editor:May 2020 marks the 40th year that communities around the world will celebrate Building Safety Month. With the increased frequency and severity of...
Heroic organization serves seniors
Where in Highland County can you go to hear live bands, get access to a complete gym, line dance, play pool, bingo, cards and...
Shut the garbage lid tight
The ravens are back.Last year they had a nest right on my hiking trail, but I didn’t notice them making it. I didn’t notice...
Humbled by friendship and attention
To the many well-wishers who sent us cards (134 and counting!) or drove by our house honking and waving (at least 45 vehicles) for...
Hold on just a little longer
I have heard the COVID-19 naysayers, preaching that the government is turning the rest of us into sheep blindly following government orders. In some...