Friday, January 10, 2025

Here’s something to be thankful for: Normal

This might be considered a delayed Thanksgiving column. I’ve been catching up on some reading after a busy couple...

It’s beginning to look a lot like winter

The calendar tells us that we’re still three weeks away from the official start of winter yet I’m guessing you saw and...

What kind of democracy are we when politicians have to fear violence?

Now that the dust has settled on the House speakership fight, both Washington and the media have been eager to move on...

It was a dark and (sort of) stormy night

Many memories of that day are hazy. After all, it’s been a few years. I was in the eighth...

Grateful for family this Thanksgiving season

“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

A post script to a Veterans Day salute

It is always gratifying to get feedback or responses from readers. First, it is nice to know people are actually reading my...

Angelkeep Journals: Thankfulness for Silver Spotted Skipper

Angelkeep long declared the dragonfly the official mascot of its location.  Angelpond thrives with many beautiful and busy creatures....

Are we losing the consent of the governed?

“Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.” These words of Thomas...

Who knew it would be so hard to buy Christmas decorations

“You might say it was a Christmas miracle.” Longtime friend and News-Banner colleague Chet Baumgartner summed up our conversation...

A Veteran’s Day Salute

Editor’s Note: Every time I hear the word “veteran,” there is one particular person that comes to...