There might be some truth to that ‘Ignorance is bliss’ blurb

It will not be news to regular visitors — or even occasional visitors for that matter — to this Saturday space that...

Chipmunk antics: Alvin thrives at Angelkeep

Alvin of Angelkeep raced from the woods toward the patio hitting the cement in front of my...

To endorse or not to endorse, there is no question

Unless you’re a news nerd, you’re probably not aware of the brouhaha created by the decision of two major newspapers — The...

Something sweeter than molasses

Holly Gaskill One of my favorite historical oddities is the story of the Great Molasses Flood. 

Angelkeep Journals: Work before (Street Fair) pleasure

Long ago,, this columnist fried a full skillet of brats sautéed with onion and pepper strips. The idea was to pre-eat a...

Celebrating a life well lived as we say goodbye to Grandma

Saying goodbye has never been an easy task for me, and I would bet that most people...

The Stephanie conundrum

A friend and former co-worker passed away last week. Her name was Stephanie. She...

Angelkeep: Have a metaphorically Holly Christmas

The ground beneath Angelkeep’s pin oaks remained littered with autumn’s leaves. Now they become winter’s leaves. The season arrived yesterday. 

My excitement for Parlor City Christmas

When I was younger, many of my friends would go mall-hopping. Myself being born in between the end of the millennial generation...

Local healthcare news not all that encouraging

Though I often wear many hats for News-Banner coverage, I would probably sum things up as “county coverage.” As such, I hear...