In a pickle
I recently heard someone say everything “pickle” in the grocery stores and restaurants has become the new “pumpkin spice.” I agree wholeheartedly, although this statement did not fill me with…
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You can still enjoy fresh fruits & vegetables with sensible precaution
“Cooking doesn’t kill all bacteria, but proper food handling does.” – Proverbial / Industry Wisdom I really enjoy my salads, especially in the summer months … well maybe not so…
A long time coming
As my trip to Sydney, Australia, for the Sydney marathon gets closer, so does my excitement to meet someone “just like me” for the first time. My Australian friend Rhi,…
Hamilton County Councilman Mark Hall’s July 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…
Travel tips from God
Have you ever wanted to do something or go somewhere and God said, “I wouldn’t do that if I were you”? And then you’re just like, “Don’t worry, I got…
Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how do “Native Gardens” grow?
Carmel Community Players (CCP) closes its 2025-26 season with Native Gardens by Karen Zacarias, which tells a story set in well-to-do Washington, D.C., of two neighboring couples with a property…
Through the years
August 7, 1981. I woke up that morning with an achy back – not pain, just achy. It was my due date. Back then, I had no idea whether this…
Some birds of a feather are unFlocking together
Flock Safety cameras and similar license plate readers (LPRs) are popping up across the country, including in Hamilton County. Proponents say these cameras use necessary surveillance to provide more robust…
I belong. Do you?
What does belonging feel like? It sounds like a simple question, but the answer is rarely simple. Belonging is not a destination we arrive at one day and keep forever….
From the desk of Hamilton Heights Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood
Update No. 176 As we open the doors to a new school year, I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to our students, families, and staff. Those who know me…