Are you a farmer or a hobbyist?
Every so often I get asked – “How do I become a farm or farmer?” Maybe the question should be – “Is my farm...
Celebrations enhance involvement
As the leaves finally begin to change after a long and hot summer, with it comes an array of fall festivals to enjoy around...
A friend to walk beside us
Several years ago, while working as a chaplain, I met a woman in the hospital. Barbara was in her sixties, had serious heart problems,...
Protecting Ohio’s first responders
Last month we marked the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 Americans, and remembered the bravery of the first...
Siri: The new voice in town
The first telephone I remember growing up was the one that sat on a small lamp table in the hallway of our home in...
Dealing with driver’s license cases
When I was 15, I couldn’t wait to drive a car. I counted the days. I was one of the youngest in my high...
Turned on, tuned in, dropping out
I’ve seen enough, heard enough and been offended way too much.I’ve turned on, tuned in and now I’m dropping out.I have unofficially been diagnosed...
Universities and workforce development
Last weekend, I was incredibly honored to join President Jim Reynolds of Wilmington College and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to celebrate...
Do you have downed corn?
Harvest has been moving right along now with hopes that it will continue with little delay. The weather lately has been very cooperative.Locally, several...
Did it shrink or did I grow?
It’s intriguing how perceptions changes as we age. When I was in the sixth grade a teacher asked us what we wanted to be...
