Quietly kind
Middle school … to many, some of the most miserable and tormented years of one’s life. It is often a challenging, transitional period of life when so many changes are…
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Random thoughts on alcohol
Here’s another story from my mom. June 1984. Every news media blasted out the story. Young man (early 20s) killed on motorcycle. Driver of other vehicle drunk. December 1984. Young…
From the desk of Hamilton Heights Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood
Update No. 133 Our campus is buzzing with excitement as everyone settles into the business of teaching and learning and settling back into the rhythm of school life. The first…
Something new & old
I’ve always been a creature of habit. I have my comfort zone that I tend to stick pretty close to. I don’t like the idea of moving and major changes…
‘Woman in Black’ is chilling, eerie & effective
By DANIEL SHOCK A Seat on the Aisle Here in the middle of August, we are still many weeks away from the chill in the air that turns leaves orange…
Back to school: a fresh start for success
Back-to-school time is my favorite time of year. My daughter is 22 years old now, and some of my fondest memories are of the planning and shopping we did to…
Lawn & garden wisdom
As Chuck walks in the back door, he asks, “Honey, have you noticed the grass the “unnamed” internet company planted in our front yard? He notices my scowl. “You mean…
Psst … have you heard of this “new” band called Little Feat?
“And I’ve been from Tucson to Tucumcari, Tehachapi to Tonopah Driven every kind of rig that’s ever been made Driven the back roads so I wouldn’t get weighed And if…
Cool your jets & halt the stress
“If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity, I would have to say it is avoiding worry, stress and tension. And if you didn’t ask me,…
When insurance companies do not agree with your doctor
Medicare Advantage is frequently in the news over Prior Authorizations. What does that mean? If you have government Medicare and a Medicare Supplement plan, when your doctor orders a surgery,…