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A birthday gift: Being less embarrassing

So we were engaged in the Great American Family pastime of watching pro wrestling the other night when one of my favorite current wrestlers,...

Hurricanes, golf carts, gators … and you!

Since making our move to Florida just over a year-and-a-half ago, many of our friends and family have not neglected to send us numerous...

Combating the influx of fentanyl

Fentanyl, a synthetic form of heroin, has become the number one killer in Ohio’s opioid epidemic. Overdoses have overtaken car accidents and other forms...

On a mission with fun, tasty recipes

Welcome back. For the past week Fred and I were in Lynch, Kentucky for our first Christian mission trip. When we live in Florida...

Saving the pensions that Ohioans earned

Last week, thousands of workers and retirees came to Columbus to demand Congress solve the crisis threatening the secure retirement these Americans earned.I serve...

Police danced in a honky-tonk

“Why don’t we get something to eat and then stop over at the Country Palace? It will give us an opportunity to chill and...

Remember … he was once young

Years ago, I had the privilege of working with a red-headed, ex-Army nurse named Mildred Thoroman. She was delightful. I loved working with her,...

They’re missing the point … again

In previous articles I have written that the daily email I receive as a superintendent updating me on the latest political shenanigans occurring in...

What’s it take to make YOU happy?

In just a few moments, I will be attending a party. The invitation to this party proclaims it as a “Happy Birthday, America!” party,...

Time to celebrate the new jobs economy

Just how hot is today’s economy? One of the best indicators is the unemployment rate. Right now, there are Americans old enough to vote...