Another day, another plan – but at what expense?
By BRIAN DAGGY Guest Columnist The saga of how to find enough water for the LEAP Lebanon Innovation District took another turn recently when the State Budget Committee approved a…
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A pirate looks at Forty-something
One of my favorite all-time artists is the late, great Jimmy Buffett. He wrote and performed songs for Parrotheads, like me, for decades. I’ve always been able to take his…
Hamilton County Councilman Mark Hall’s August Timesheet
Welcome to the Timesheet. This column is a report of work done on behalf of the people of Hamilton County. It’s to be informative, too – a place to learn…
The Great Electric Grid Gamble
By JON FORD Guest Columnist During the last week of August, as Americans turned up their air conditioners, the power grid was stressed. With temperatures reaching over 90 degrees, the…
We can solve homelessness: but first, do no harm
By TINISCH HOLLINS Guest Columnist California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered state officials to dismantle homeless encampments across the state. The decision comes weeks after the Supreme Court issued a ruling…
What the Constitution Means to Me
By DANIEL SHOCK A Seat on the Aisle “This play is upsetting. It upset me, and change requires upset.” This line from the director K.T. Peterson’s notes struck me as…
To meander & ponder . . .
Meander: to wander aimlessly, without an urgent destination. Ponder: to think quietly, deeply and soberly. I embrace both. This past week, I turned one year shy of being in my…
His pineapple shirt was a hit with the swingers
Last year, in anticipation of a much-needed escape to the Caribbean, Brynne surprised me with a few “fun” shirts to populate my wardrobe for the tropics. My favorite was a…
A problem delayed but not averted with Medicare Part D
Millions of people who are eligible for Medicare, but are still working past age 65, just dodged a bullet. The new $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket Medicare Part D spending will…
All you need is the air that you breathe
“If you know the art of breathing you have the wisdom and courage of ten tigers.” – Chinese adage Breathing … if you are reading this you are most assuredly…