Columns

What does ‘retirement’ really mean?

Not Dead? Not Done!!Chuck TaborIn an article published some years ago, the heart cry of the author was to “Start Now, Retire Early!” That...

Mental illness and shootings: No strong link

It’s been a few weeks since the shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. It was a day that deeply affected...

Praying through changing seasons

Part 1: MetamorphosisOld Man Winter is saying his goodbyes and spring is in the air … yes, the seasons are changing.But, what I’ve been...

Protecting workers’ hard-earned tips

Tips belong to the workers who earn them. But a new rule under this administration is threatening the wages Ohio workers earn.In December, the...

Mutts Gone Nuts through downtown

Uma Rose, our great niece, celebrated her sixth birthday this past week. Uma is a bright-eyed, smart little girl who enjoys little games and...

The scary shoulder of the interstate

I really appreciate it when Debbie does something to save my life.Last week we were heading toward Kansas City. As we sped westward along...

Paying it forward for a Payday

I recently stopped at Kroger’s for a few items. Waiting in the cashier line, I noticed the girl in front of me, probably in...

Women’s History Month: A conversation

Since 1987, Congress and the President of the United States have issued proclamations to designate March as Women’s History Month, which began as a...

Reflections on life of Billy Graham

Last fall, in an article commemorating the 99th birthday of Dr. Billy Graham, I shared three things which Billy thought were the most important...

Fighting unfair trade for Ohio, nation

We need to enforce our trade laws and crack down on cheaters. That’s something President Trump has said he agrees with me on, and...