Opinion

Will your money last as long as you?

By COREY SYLVESTER Cicero Edward Jones We all hope for long, healthy lives. But there’s a serious “side effect” of longevity – the possibility of outliving our money. How can…



“One of These Nights” from hell

By SCOTT SAALMAN Scaramouch Recently, the Eagles performed in Indianapolis as part of their Hotel California tour. Hotel California is one of the greatest albums ever, though the title track,…


I just want to see my mama!

By AMY SHANKLAND Sandwiched All righty, this week we’re back to a Sandwich Generation topic. I’m sharing my frustration about the forces that have kept me from my mama these…




Neither a techie nor a fashionista

By JANET HART LEONARD From the Hart Sometimes understanding technology is truly like understanding rocket science. I am challenged. Tuesday afternoon I sent a text to my oh-so-smart daughter-in-law, Angie:…


The struggles of lifting

By ERICH RETZ 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. Lifting can be…


Nose hairs gone wild

By SCOTT SAALMAN Scaramouch At first glance, it appeared that a cricket had crawled inside my nose, one of its thin, hind legs the only thing visible, dangling from my…