Opinion

Good News from the Stony Creek Church of Christ

In search of utopia What do Hershey’s Kisses, Amana Refrigerators, and Oneida silverware have in common? All these products originated in experimental utopian communities. Nineteenth century America was a time…


Tears & shamrock shakes

It’s been over 10 months since my mom died. Longtime readers may recall when my column was called Sandwiched, as I spent many years in the sandwich generation taking care…


Mean dog

Growing up, our neighborhood was home to a vagrant collie. A big, yellow, nasty, abandoned collie. His first, middle and last names were MEAN. He roamed the neighborhood but seemed…




Something purple for your desk

I will never forget the first time my husband sent me flowers. It has been over 11 years since the first time I was surprised at work with a bouquet…




Ever so sweet

It’s Friday morning and my tastebuds are being entertained by a Dulce de leche coffee. The column I worked on for hours is now being tweaked – or rather, deleted….