Opinion
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, di...
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...
A playlist for your rainy days
Here’s a drop of odd information for your day: I collect earworms.Don’t be grossed out. Earworm is a term for songs or snippets of songs t...
Poor areas need more than ‘investment’
Low-income neighborhoods need employee-owned businesses anchored to their communities, not investors looking to make a quick buck.Where some of us see...
A constant process of learning
It’s a sunny day — in fact, it’s a bit humid and makes it feel like summer a couple weeks early.Each season comes with its blessings...
They’re truly moving experiences
There are few things in life that bring me the joy that I find in moving all my possessions from one location to another.Among that list are root cana...
Spending a day at Old River
Last Saturday evening, Brenda and I drove to Dayton to have dinner at one of our favorite restaurants, the Pine Club.Unfortunately, we arrived to find...
Sherrod BrownUS Senator
Nearly three years ago, I stood in Columbus to announce that the Obama administration was going to finally raise the salary threshold to earn overtime...
Growling and giggling with Dad
We held hands. That’s what scared little kids usually do.The short, darkened hallway led to four different rooms. We knew he was waiting for us ...
Seeking golden solutions
I choose to live each day in an upbeat, positive manner.I must admit, however, to a sense of pessimism niggling at the corners of my mind, threatening...
