Sunday, January 12, 2025

A feline lesson in setting boundaries

Carrie Penrod My family has a habit of collecting strays. Animals and sometimes people.  Specifically...

A Black Friday deal too good to pass up

I am not much of a shopper. You might say I am like water and shopping is...

Sleep in heavenly peace? Eventually, I’ll give it a shot.

This is not an announcement. No timetable is forthcoming. I am merely admitting something that should be...

Another taxing question leads to more … and more

Some might be asking “What, there’s more?” Others might be wondering “Why?” If you...

Some parting thoughts on leaving office

Roger Thornton Reflecting on the past three years as Bluffton District 1 Councilman brings many, very positive experiences...

Letter to the Editor: A noisy manhole cover

I am writing about a manhole cover. It makes noise at night and prevents me from my slumber. I am requesting someone...

The power of nostalgia in the Kentucky mountains

Jessica Bricker Isn’t it true that while so many things change, some things stay the same?

Angelkeep: The calendar, in December: It cometh and goeth

The trek across the driveway to the house after picking up items from the mailbox invariably includes sorting as to his and...

The process of letting go, step by step

Carrie Penrod I have a hard time letting go.  A few weeks ago (I am...

Thankful for new and old technology this holiday season

The temperature outside doesn’t feel like Christmas is just a month away — a blessing that I’m...