Making mankind our business as Marley wished he had
Every year it is the omnipresent snow that covers London that first grabs your attention as you take a step back in...
The sovereignty of conscience
When should one’s conscience have the final say in a dilemma? Or must it answer to a higher authority? And if such...
Wrapping up Round 3 — with more questions, of course
While reading an opinion piece last weekend about a totally unrelated topic — trying to clear out some property tax cobwebs —...
‘Earn this … earn it.’
A year ago, after writing a story about a local family’s loss, my intent had been to make that an annual project:...
Angekeep Journals: Mourning dove-ing at eye level
Every time a mourning dove landed on the grass below the oil sunflower seed feeders looking for spilled seed, an earlier memory...
Of mice and men and girlies and street fairs
Somewhere along the line, I seem to have garnered a reputation of not being a Street Fair fan. Not sure why, but...
Veterans Day is 70 years old
George Thomas
“This Nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the...
Gentle-parenting myself out of a meltdown
I had a bit of a meltdown on Saturday. Just a tiny one, but a meltdown nonetheless. Sometimes I wish it were...
Pickles and the unfortunate midnight escape
I think my sister’s neighbors think I’m crazy. Or maybe they realize it runs in the family.
Sarah and...
Letter to the Editor: A historical clarification
Re: “Rockcreek historical video” story in the June 23 edition:
I want to thank Mark Miller and the News-Banner...