Opinion

Feel the power of the Dark Side

The first coffee shop stop is all about the Dark Side. Dark Side Coffee House is nestled in a corner shop at 110 W. Jackson St. in Cicero. I sat…



A happy ending to my journey

As my adoption and reunion story ends, I’ve continued to change some names, places, and dates. This is my final column discussing my adoption and reunion journey. I can’t thank…


Reflections on American politics

“The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money.” – Margaret Thatcher “Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel…



The Waiting Place

We have reached the point of winter where the excitement and anticipation of the holidays have faded, many of us are waning on our New Year’s resolutions, and it feels…


A little laughter

Laughter is good for the soul. Laughter reduces stress and strengthens positive coping skills. Tell that to a mother of little ones. The call came late in the afternoon. It…


Lost bike: a metaphor

“Do you know what that is?” I asked my son on his 14th birthday in 2008, nodding toward the new 21-speed NEXT bicycle in the garage, a Walmart beauty given…


Close Your Eyes and Imagine …

By LIBERTY COYLE-PADDACK Sheridan High School Student The Sheridan Student Column is brought to readers by Sheridan High School’s 10th grade English class, taught by Abby Williams. Life as a…