Those who wander near trouble can get burned

As Congress recovers from the crisis of the Jan. 6 mob violence we are sure many of those rioters who have been charged are now having second thoughts. Those participants feel they face prosecution unfairly because they were “just watching the violent actions of just a few.

All we can do right now is laugh at Ol’ Man Winter

Each year we find it more difficult to like cold weather. Looking at the calendar and future weather forecasts it looks like we’ll have some tough days ahead of us. There’s not much we can do other than try to laugh at Ol’ Man Winter. And that’s what we are going to do.

Canine companions provide lifetime of love

It’s the start of a new year and that means time to clean out my desk. In doing so, I came across a sheet of paper with the names of all the dogs that had been a part of my household since I was about 3 years old.  I had scribbled a note on that paper asking myself, “What was your favorite dog?

Lightbulb goes off a little late in gas episode

You readers should be aware this column is being written under duress, or using another term, “under the threat of blackmail.” In this column I’ve elected to expose my blackmailer and the secret she threatened to reveal.

Holiday shines early in light of COVID angst

Don’t ever say, “Not in our household!” For over 60 years I stood firm on no Christmas decorations or Christmas lights will be displayed in our home until after the Thanksgiving Day celebration has been concluded. The past few years the Betterhalf has been fudging a little bit.

Lefties have to work just a little harder to get job done

I tend to be somewhat partial (and sympathetic) to lefthanders since I, too, am a “lefty.” I’ve been ribbed that I twisted my wrist to write because early teachings made me place my paper on the desk at the same angle as right-handed classmates.

Halloween plans change, now go to the dogs

Halloween is just around the corner and we must admit there have been lots of changes since it was a pagan autumn festival with ancient rituals that began over 3000 years ago.

The power of the press

National Newspaper Week has passed, but we managed to miss a note we had saved a long ago newspaper story that exemplified the power of the press.

Slowdown sheds new light on our home town

With the pandemic dragging on it’s easy to slip in to depressive thoughts when you’re homebound with lots of time and nowhere to go. That’s when we said, “Enough of those thoughts” and turned to positive thinking.

Blue jean fashions may change, but I never will

I’ve always been late when it comes to keeping up with fashion. I’m sure to many of you this comes as no new news. In fact, some believe I never was in fashion anytime, no matter how late.  I can recall when in my youth I would get a new pair of jeans that were dark blue and worn only to school.