I like my hat
At a recent community event, one of the introductory speakers mentioned that we can’t always trust what we hear from national media. The crowd laughed. Sadly, it is a valid…
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Three simple wooden stars
Have you ever thought about the three people who have been the stars in your life? Who are the three people who believed in you, perhaps more than you believed…
Scotty wrote a book (that he couldn’t sell)
The most awkward part about publishing a book – other than when no one attends your book signing – is trying to sell copies to family members. Case in point:…
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
By BRIANNA CLAUSEN 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. Andy Williams said…
The end of my relationship with my birth father?
As my adoption and reunion story continues, I’ve changed some names, places, and dates. While the moment I revealed my journey to my sons was great, I experienced a painful…
Flowers & greased pigs
Have you ever had an experience with Murphy’s Law? You know, the old adage that states something like “things will go wrong in any given situation if you give them…
Enjoy holiday treats without derailing your health goals
“What could be more important than a little something to eat?” – Winnie the Pooh Healthy eating during the holiday season is a common concern for a lot of people,…
O Christmas tree
This is a season when family traditions matter more than any other time of year. We are in the season of holiday baking, festive cocktail parties and gift exchanges. Christmas…
IRT’s A Christmas Carol is “a true gem”
By ADAM CROWE A Seat on the Aisle This year marks 179 years since the publication of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Christmas….
Pondering the unexpected
Tis the season to ponder. We are just a few days into December. I have a challenge for you. Did you know that the book of Luke in the Old…