Soliloquy: From ink wells to blink wells and think wells
In fifth grade, I sat at a wooden desk with a hole at the top. Students were told that the……
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Waltman: No kids of my own, but I find joy through yours
I don’t have kids, and time’s a-wastin’. Thankfully, my biological clock hasn’t caused me much grief. I happily play “Uncle”…
Lawrence Diggs: Push to post 10 Commandments in public places less than sincere
Many people in our state put a lot of energy into displaying the 10 Commandments in public spaces. These could……
Tree Talk: Spring tree pruning builds stronger, healthier trees
With warmer weather and longer days arriving, it’s time to start thinking about your trees again. Early spring is one……
Soliloquy: Your robot vacuum might be informing on you
While most people were engrossed in the Winter Olympics or the State of the Union Address, my attention was diverted…
Lawrence Diggs: Imaginary lines keep us divided
In cattle country, cattle guards — sometimes called cattle grids — are used to keep cattle from walking over spaces……
Soliloquy: Battle lines drawn between dog and cat as war escalates
It’s been a little over a year since my daughter moved to a no-pets apartment complex, and we inherited her……
Lawrence Diggs: What’s the real definition of woke?
There are many people in our country who object to people being “woke.” Politicians campaign against it, and getting woke……
Art Marmorstein: Can you pass a simple reading test?
In his State of the State Address earlier this month, Gov. Larry Rhoden talked about some of the recent changes……
Soliloquy: Icɘ hɘlps us rɘalizɘ solid ground is undɘrratɘd
Whɘn I was 6, I formɘd my lowɘrcasɘ E’s backwards, and my mom bribɘd mɘ to start writing right. Shɘ……
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