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By the time this hits print, there could be a new pope. It’s unlikely that the 133 cardinals gathered in the Sistine chapel will arrive at a choice that quickly, but stranger things have … more
It is Monday morning with a day planned to finish the five remaining sports stories before the 5:00 p.m. deadline and a text comes in. “Is the water on at Vets yet?” then another … more
The older I get the cooler I get. I’m not talking about cool, like I was in high school, with my hair feathered back and collar up. I’m talking about temperature. At some point in life, I … more
I am the go-to guy for many of my friends and family when it comes to computer help. I can build PCs from scratch. I can solve many software problems, I just know technology and more importantly, … more
Board Member Appointment Process Thank you once again to all the community members who expressed interest in serving in this important interim role. The Board has selected Elaine Mikel-Mulder to … more
Board Member Appointment Process Thank you to all community members who expressed interest in serving in this important temporary role and to the 7 selected candidates for participating in the … more
I thought you were supposed to get wiser as you get older. I think I’m getting dumber by the decade. For days last week, weather alerts were popping up on my mobile device alerting me … more
I hope everyone had a great spring break and that your first week back went smoothly. It’s hard to believe we’re already down to the final 10 weeks of the school year. There’s still … more
We were invited to the social event of the season Sunday. It was perhaps an event that shows the season of our lives at least. It wasn’t any St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Partaking in … more
My kids have changed. First of all, they aren’t kids anymore. They’re adults. It used to be at this time of the year, we’d be scheming some kind of a family trip. Now, our travels … more
I grew up in less politically correct times, to say the least. When I was a kid, you had to do chores, even if it meant walking a five-mile paper route when it was 10 below zero. Your dad pretty much … more
I’m preparing myself to go on a culinary adventure, to a place I’ve never before been. Our purchases of eggs these days are pretty sporadic. I think we went through one $5.99 dozen of … more
Extreme Cold Weather Temperatures Making weather-related school decisions is always challenging, and extreme cold temperatures add even more factors to consider. Some of the key questions that … more
We took a long, fulfilling journey through the snow Saturday. We had an event planned a few weeks in advance. By midweek, it looked like it may come victim to the weather. Last week, I wrote about … more
Many young men in their formative years took time in their school schedule to learn worthwhile pursuits. Me? I learned to type. I was fastest on the keyboard in my class. Other fellows … more
January always brings snow and ice unless you live in the most southern part of the United States. Even then, you aren’t guaranteed to escape January without some harsh weather. This … more
Scrolling through every paper of 2024 for the Sports Year in Review, I found myself stopping to read other stories that triggered a smile and a good memory for me. Sure, I am connected more to these … more
As we welcome 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the past year and set goals for the months ahead. While resolutions often center around health, relationships, or career, focusing on … more
I have opinions. I have also learned, through experiences, a great many things. And I have a great many things to learn. I also have a great many things that I know very little about, but I have a … more
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