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…
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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…
Don’t look away! Strength training is critical
“Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points.” – Knute Rockne Yes, I do realize that Coach Rockne may have been referencing football with this quote, he was…
How I spent my first month as your county councilman
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…
Learning my heritage
As my adoption and reunion story continues, I’ve changed some names, places, and dates. Another compelling reason for states to open their adoption records is so adoptees can work to…
Grandpa Carl G. Adler
He was a big man – tall and broad. He said he never asked for shoes when he went to the shoe store; he just called for leather. Every morning…
Lawmakers should listen to public’s opinion on marijuana
Although marijuana has medical benefits, it is certainly not a harmless drug, especially for adolescents who can suffer long-term adverse consequences. Despite negative health effects, acceptance of medical and recreational…
A middle-of-the-night conversation
My eyes open. I reach over to my bedside table. I tap on the face of my phone to see the time … 2:38 a.m. Ugh. I pull the covers…
Step aerobics in the time of COVID
At the pandemic’s onset, I quit the gym. In its place, I purchased a step platform so I could participate in a beginners’ aerobics fitness cardio class, featuring instructor Jenny…