Category Archives: Opinion

My life has once again had to make a major change. My wife retired completely and is in the house with me 24/7. I want to say I dislike the new process, but will say I’m still adjusting. It is a heck of a job. I’ve been free to run for the last four years. It...

When the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1, another new year was entering history. Writers write, singers sing, and financial pundits fill the airwaves, columns, and blogs with what the average person should do and be in the year ahead. I’m not into resolutions much, but it seems I’m always in the organizing and planning mode,...

Former U.S. President John F. Kennedy once said, “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” Our world today is changing rapidly. From the environment to politics to families to business, our day-to-day lives are evolving and transforming. A new year...

I recently read “21 things every grown woman knows about the holidays, but manages to forget.” Here’s my paraphrased version.

1. How difficult it is to get in the mood for holiday shopping before Thanksgiving is even here.
2. How thoroughly you wish, once post-Thanksgiving shopping mania hits the nation, that you hadn’t waited until you were in the mood.
3. Why...

Wouldn’t you think by now that the fat man in the funny red suit would realize he no longer fits with today’s world? By modern standards, he’s just way out of date. In our modern age, he still runs around in an antiquated sleigh. And that “Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas!” is the same old corny...

Is it holiday time already? The years keep moving along at a faster and faster pace! It’s hard to believe that it was a year ago already the last time our home was decorated, the tree was trimmed, goodies were made, presents were purchased and wrapped, and, of course, holiday cards were mailed to friends...

Even if you read this already online or in a news article, some texting rules are worth thinking through again. For all of its conveniences and instantaneous connecting, texting can present some challenges because of its clipped nature. A simple two-word answer can be taken as rude, or thanks to auto-correct misfires, either hilarity or major...