Living with a saint
My own mother wrote about growing older: Soon I will have my 85th birthday. It has been nearly two years since this thought occurred to me: I spent several years…
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The best roommate
Growing up, I had many hospital stays. After my extensive foot and ankle surgeries, I would usually have to stay for about a week. At the time, they didn’t send…
Grinch gang plagues pantries
In the season of giving, enter the Grinches The more trips around the sun I take, the more grace I need from other people. It’s simple really: forgiveness for a…
Many tough questions about medical aid in dying
One of my best friends, Jim, in South Bend died of an unusual intestinal cancer. This experience moved me to explore the issue of “medical aid in dying.” Is MAID…
Strength after the madness
When I am worried and can’t sleep, I count my blessings instead of sheep. If you are of a vintage age like me, you might remember Bing Crosby singing that…
New book, “Quietly Making Noise,” meant to make you laugh out loud
As alluded to in a previous column, I just published a new collection of humor columns, Quietly Making Noise, which is now available to purchase on Amazon. Here is a…
A box of hope – just in time for Christmas
December 1955 Until the age of eight, when my brother was born, I was an “only child” and spent a great deal of time playing or reading by myself; though…
Four-day work week
By OLIVIA WEDDINGTON Sheridan High School Student This column is brought to readers by Sheridan High School dual-credit program students and Human Services teacher Abby Williams. Iceland was the first…
Good News from the Stony Creek Church of Christ
What will 2024 hold? 2023 certainly held surprises for us – some good, others devastating. Some made little difference to us, while others rocked the very foundation of our lives….
Those who’ve lived in foster care need help dealing with trauma
By HANNAH MILNER Guest Columnist Physical assaults. Mental abuse. Removal from your only home. These early traumas cause a host of mental health issues for Indiana’s foster children well into…