Connecting educators, D.C. legislators
When I first came to the Senate, I met with a number of higher education leaders around Ohio. In these conversations we realized how...
Chat with God and a cheesy favorite
From my perch inside the sewing room window where I am writing, I’m enjoying birds’ morning songs. They are just going for it.I love...
The helplessness of man
Since the dawning of time, it has been man who slayed the dragons, and planted, cultivated and harvested the crop to provide for the...
The bonds of friendship
John Patton and I have been friends for 60 years, a friendship fashioned through our mutual love of sports.We were teammates on the 1963...
A day in your life with public health
At 5:30 a.m. you’re awakened by your alarm and you head for the shower to begin your day.Thanks to public health, the water is...
Reaching for the stars
In the early summer of 1969, 50 years ago, America waited for the most spectacular adventure of all time to be completed.Earlier in the...
How about public hearings on Iran?
Why do Washington government officials basically get to determine what’s in the “national interest”? After all, the nation is comprised of the population.And should...
Corn green, yellow or purple?
I think my brain is becoming water-logged and creating crazy thoughts. I was wondering the other day if there was a way to plug...
Turtles can bring us together
I joined my community’s Facebook group during this spring’s (failed) school bond issue campaign. I got what I expected – passion, distorted facts, backstabbing,...
Students on their career paths
One advantage in being at a school district with four campuses is being able to hear four different student speakers at year-end Senior Ceremonies.The...
