Embracing adversity
Recently, I was interviewed for an article regarding my Muscular Dystrophy diagnosis. One of the interview questions led me to the thought and realization that every good quality that I…
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The King of Kings
There is magic in the air, right? And by jolly magic, I mean there is a great deal of stress. We all have our to-do lists. There are last-minute gifts…
Finding my Christmas peace
From now on, our troubles will be miles away… I have to admit I sang those lyrics this week and said a prayer, “Please, Lord, let it be soon.” It…
All he wanted for Xmas was no two front teeth
“You are fettered,” said Scrooge, trembling. “Tell me why?” – Charles Dickens My father used to say, “The more keys a man has, the more worries.” Then, for emphasis, he’d…
Keep your expectations realistic & you’ll enjoy a less stressful holiday season
“Honey, what’s wrong, you seem out of sorts …” he said. “Nothing is wrong, dear, it’s just that it’s Christmas,” she replied. Although I usually include a quote of a…
The murder of Kurt Cobain
By BELLA PAPPAS Sheridan High School Student This column is brought to readers by Sheridan High School dual-credit program students and Human Services teacher Abby Williams. Kurt Donald Cobain was…
Have you lightened your mental load? Keep it that way!
Today’s column will be the last one in my series on reducing our mental load. I’ve been thrilled to share some of the tips I’ve discovered with you these last…
From the desk of Hamilton Heights Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood
Update No. 199 As I reflect on the first half of the school year, I am proud of all we have accomplished together as a school community to challenge, educate,…
Don’t brush off the winter blues
By CARA HANNEMANN Guest Columnist We are once again facing the start of winter and shorter days ahead. There is less sunshine, and the cold weather can keep us inside…
Letting my mom tell her history
My mother wrote about her personal history. She told the following story. Sterling, a small village in Fountain County, Indiana, was my birthplace. Sterling lies next to Veedersburg, which being…