Words of affirmation
Thursday morning I spent some time with our now-retired United Way director, Pamela Beckford. As the current board chair, she and I...
One giant leap into the 21st century for this old Boomer
One small step for most. One giant leap for others. That would be me.
The time had come. Others,...
Overcoming my fear, and deserving an Oscar
Carrie Penrod
I loathe public speaking. My voice wavers, my hands shake, I look like one of those...
Angelkeep Journals: A chance of 10,000 lifetimes
What are the chances of a native, common, juvenile, red-tailed hawk spending an entire hour posing on the Angelkeep patio two to...
Neighbors, community and inflatable pumpkins
I’m embarrassed to admit how much time and fuel I’ve spent these past few weeks driving my...
Angelkeep: Hibiscus rehabilitation
Angelkeep had a continuing practice of picking up a nearly deceased plant from one of the local garden plant vendors for an...
Celebrating the New Year outdoors in Arizona
Starting the New Year by spending a few days in the desert surrounded by mountains and cacti is always one of my...
Thanks for the sidewalk
The Northern Wells Food Pantry wold liketo publicly thank the Ossian Town Board for the wonderful, smooth sidewalk in front of our...
The property tax puzzle is back in the news
It’s a curious thing. And puzzling. Property taxes are back in the news.
A proposal to freeze property taxes...
Angelkeep Journals: Enjoying a post-Easter aura
“I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free, His eye is on the Sparrow and I know He watches me.” ...