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Type ‘Amen’ or risk the penalty

Outside of work-related social media, on a personal level I consider myself the most casual user of Facebook, Twitter and all other social media...

Plan for US to transform world

Our president’s proposed budget for next year would increase our military budget by $54 billion.We already spend more money on our military than any...

Grandpa wrote for pleasure

My grandfather, William Haley, was an Irishman and farmer who loved to write stories. He also loved the land, but when the depression came...

Because we can fight, that’s why

Seven years ago, I couldn’t help but ask myself, “Why?”Why my son? Why my perfect, sweet, wonderful Max? Had I done something wrong? If...

When did tacky become cool?

We have all visited a large grocery store or a big-box department store and seen people who are walking around shopping in various degrees...

A call for Ohio innovation

This week, Governor John Kasich gave his seventh annual State of the State address, a requirement in Ohio’s Constitution that the governor must fulfill,...

Ready to spring into soils

Spring is finally upon us! That means we should soon be working with soils in our fields, gardens and landscapes.The foundation to a successful...

WWI, Quakers and the enemy

On April 6, 1917, the United States declared war on Germany and joined France and Britain in an effort to stop German aggression in...

Realize how far God will go

““Truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.” But Peter declared, “Even if...

Easter: Getting ready for home!

I know that in Ohio spring may have finally sprung, but here in Florida, we have been enjoying spring weather for quite a while.But...