In February, our nation celebrated Public Schools Week, a time dedicated to recognizing the essential role public schools play in shaping the lives of young people and strengthening the communities…
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“Have a drink of water, everlastin’ livin’ water …” – “Have a Drink of Water” by Johnny Cash, recorded late 1970s, released 2006 The calendar informs us that summer is…
The 2025 American Lung Association’s (ALA) “State of Tobacco Control” report was recently released. It finds that federal and state governments are not adequately protecting the public from tobacco. There…
What’s therapy got to do with it? Stay with me on this. I have a destination, but I have to take you birdwatching and show you a few squirrels before…
There is something deeply moving about sitting at a long table filled with people whose daily work is rooted in service. A table where conversations stretch farther than the chairs…
“One good thing about rain in Scotland. Most of it ends up as scotch.” – Peter Alliss If I were a consummate professional, I would plan each week’s column in…
By NATE LaMAR Guest Columnist “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” (II Corinthians 3:17) As our nation is about to celebrate its Semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary,…
People often inspire us. I think animals can do the same. My husband John and I recently agreed to take care of my great-nephew’s pet, Mater, an adorable French bulldog….
Dear Luke, In the blink of an eye, you are a college graduate. The boy who made me a mom. As a mom often does, I marvel at you and…
By VICKIE CORNELIUS PHIPPS A Seat on the Aisle The Belfry Theatre’s third production of its 61st season, Joined at the Head, arrived at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel,…