What a ride, secure in God’s will
I’m sitting relatively still writing; you, reading. Or are we? Writing and reading, yes. Sitting still, no.Imperceptibly the plate of the earth’s crust on...
America better than its politicians
Canadians delivered a love note to Americans via social media, and it was basically the international equivalent of taking a casserole to a neighbor...
Looking after relationships
On a very hot July 4th in 1970, the Statler Brothers hosted their first “Happy Birthday, U.S.A.” concert on one of the baseball diamonds...
Finding your passion in life
He was fishing with absolute passion on the rocky shores of Resurrection Bay.My son was stationed in Alaska for three years while serving in...
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Last weekend, Ohio participated in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, an initiative championed by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The DEA began...
Important meeting for livestock producers
I have raised livestock all my life, and no matter how well I care for my animals, I have had instances where I have...
You don’t need to walk alone
Linda and Tom were high school sweethearts. They married young and raised a family, spending their whole adult lives together.Now, their children were grown...
Preventing veterans’ homelessness
The men and women who have worn a military uniform have made incredible sacrifices to preserve our freedoms and keep us safe. Unfortunately, these...
Hillary and Donald: Baby boomers
My weekly columns are purposely not about politics. I prefer to leave those discussions to others.This article is not about endorsing either of the...
I should’ve worn a hat
At least a dozen times, I thought to myself, “I should have worn a hat.”If you own a home, you know the work never...