Cultivating gratitude
This is a time of year we hear the word gratitude quite a bit. It is a reflective time as we see this year end and we usher in the…
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The joy of giving back during the holidays
By MARK HEIRBRANDT Guest Columnist For me, the holidays are a time to spread cheer, spend quality time with family, and give back to the community that I care so…
‘Natural Shocks’ hits hard with reality of domestic violence
By DANIEL SHOCK A Seat on the Aisle I, like many others, experience a few different recurring nightmares. In one, a bear circles my house trying to get in. In…
American Cancer Society calls for increased tobacco taxes
Opinion submitted by American Cancer Society Cancer patients and survivors are marking the American Cancer Society’s 47th annual Great American Smokeout® on Thursday by calling on elected officials to protect…
The lies of Comparison
Hey Comparison, I heard your voice this week. You tried your best to discourage me. As I was landing in Charlotte, N.C., for a Hopewriters Conference, I was greeted by…
Fossas: the endangered cat-like animal in Madagascar
By SURIAUNNA BIRMINGHAM 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. Fossas are not…
Is your group health plan better than Medicare?
Let’s assume you are approaching at 65 and, like the rest of America, confused about your Medicare choices. Your spouse wants to continue working for five more years. He will…
Random act of unkindness
I was the victim of a random act of kindness – again. I had just placed an order for four nuggets and fries (yes, it was my night to cook…
Caring for caregivers
By STEVE SMITHERMAN Guest Columnist According to the Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 report published by the National Alliance for Caregiving and the AARP Public Policy Institute, 53 million people…
Could I finally share this journey with Mom?
As my adoption and reunion story continues, I’ve changed some names, places, and dates. As I shared last week, I began to wonder if I could talk to my mother…