Opinion

A Cheesecake Birthday HH

The occasion of Mrs. K’s birthday had us seeking an extra Happy Hour destination last Tuesday. She decided that we hadn’t been to The Cheesecake Factory in the Fashion Mall…


Guilt, gravy & the Grinch

No guilt with the gravy. No Grinch allowed. ‘Tis the season to be thankful and joyous. What if, in the middle of Thanksgiving dinner or the Decking of the Halls,…





A pilgrimage of hope, part 2

Today I’ll share more thoughts about my part of a recent pilgrimage to Italy for the Catholic Jubilee Year, a time of grace and reconciliation that only happens every 25…


Redistricting & the real problem

By HAYDEN C.T. PARSONS Guest Columnist Too often we treat our political system the same way we treat a chronic illness: we manage symptoms while ignoring the underlying disease. Redistricting,…



When Black Friday comes . . .

Well, the season for giving is nearly upon us. The companies that sell things are telling us so – some of them have been telling us so since August and…