Ghosts whisper at Beaver Lake cabins
One of the pleasures of interviewing people for stories are the “small-world” coincidences that pop up during the conversation. I...
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Politicians need to cross divide
In recent weeks, much talk has centered around the Republican tax bill that was passed into law last year. Will...
Tax plan contains sugar-coated poisons
When they concocted the tax bill, Republicans were wearing rose-tinted glasses in dimly-lit, locked rooms in Washington, D.C. (aka “The...
Holiday classics usher in new year
I can’t believe it. Once again we are in a new year; 365 days have unfortunately gone by so fast....
Village fire turns poor Tiny Tim to ashes
(Editor’s note: Several readers have asked me if I would republish this column in time for Christmas. It was originally...
Tra-la-la, ’tis the season to be merry
So it’s Christmas time again. Looking around this week, I can’t believe how fast it has all gone. Once again,...
Bullies also diminish themselves
When I watched the heartbreaking video of 10-year-old Tom Held, a victim of relentless bullying, I choked up with tears,...
Franken exit opens way for change
During the last few weeks, a lot of national and international attention has been focused on our home state of...