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Is beer in your farming future?

One of the fasting growing agricultural enterprises in Ohio has to do with beer. The enterprise, of course, is hops production. I am amazed...

Halfway there, striving for the rest

A Greek philosopher named Zeno lived almost 500 years before Christ. He is known for coming up with philosophical problems known as Zeno’s paradoxes....

We must not give in to fear

In 1949, Russia successfully tested its first nuclear bomb. The Cold War started and we began to live in fear of nuclear attack.Anyone who...

Let’s appreciate past sacrifices

I grew up on a three-legged stool — a solid foundation of church, family, and school. Each leg was part of a patriotic nationalism...

Big screen brings economic impact

Ohio has become a major player in the movie industry in recent years, being the home of high-profile films such as “Captain America,” “Ant...

Facing a familiar foe, spiritually

There has been a lot of talk about the Bengals’ playoff matchup this week with the Steelers. Fans are eager to see if they...

We pride ourselves as country of immigrants

Arriving in Toronto on Dec. 13 (something I’ve done for well over 50 years since my wife is from there) the first thing on...

No child should ever be without a home

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently released its Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress. This report provides a “point-in-time” count...

New year, new meme: Be your awesome

The beginning of a new year is something of a big deal around our house. Not only do we enjoy the new year holiday...

Evolution of personal resolutions

New Year’s resolutions are good. They are often very frustrating, but good.It’s amazing to me how resolutions change over the years. I’m sure many...