Oh, the joys of junior high parenting
I pulled the car up to the curb at Harriet Eddy Middle School, kissed my only child bye-bye and called…
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Putting these broken toes into perspective
The moment the pain pierced through my left foot, the next six weeks of my life flashed in front of…
Read moreAuthentic communication produces understanding
I knew a guy who would counter my daily greeting of, “Good morning!” With his trademark response, “What’s good about…
Read moreThe Times welcomes new sports writer
Being new to the field of sports writing — instead of just watching or participating — is a whole new…
Read moreMy cousin Claudia hits one out of the park
Some of you may have noticed I wasn’t around the newspaper last week — I took a week off after…
Read moreTime for a new chapter, thanks for the memories
With school back in session and pumpkin spiced everything leering around the corner, it is time for me to say…
Read moreWild horses suffer from legislation based on emotions
In my free time, I have been getting my master’s degree in Agriculture Education, Leadership and Communications. Yes, it is…
Read more‘Firewise’ — preparing for the unthinkable
Last week, thick gray smoke filled the skies of Chester, the result of the horrific firestorm in progress in and…
Read moreDismantling treason; building solutions
Ever get so overwhelmed by the sheer amount of corruption, lies and dismantling of democracy these past 18 months that…
Read moreI finally get it about building a wall
While the hubbub continues about separating Hispanic and Latina children from their parents continues, I seemed to have had an…
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