A little hint makes crosswords enjoyable

We’ve always enjoyed reading newspapers whether they were our local publications or those from areas elsewhere. Not surprisingly that has continued even after our retirement 20 years ago.

Look to youngest among us for optimism

Now that COVID-19 seems to be under control, we’re beginning to wonder what national “news” will take its place on the TV screens and in the daily newspapers. The answers came quickly.

Sunflower seeds, good intentions cause dilemma

Another 40-pound bag of sunflower seeds...and the crisis continues. What began as the simple feeding of the birds has expanded to the feeding not only unwanted birds, but squirrels and our two dogs.

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.

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.

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.