Opinion

Rollercoaster prayers

Thirty years. That’s how long I’ve been praying a particular prayer. Thirty years is a long time to pray the same prayer. The truth is that it was answered 30…



Goodwrench & Son (1987)

Editor’s Note: Scott’s dad experienced a stroke this week due to 99.1 percent blockage of the carotid artery. He is currently recouping in a rehab facility. This is one of…



Defeating the “nevers”

One thing I love about the empty nester stage of life is that you can look back and realize how many “nevers” you’ve conquered. We’ve all heard the saying “never…


One year together

I met you one year ago, delivered by a kind stranger with my oldest son by my side. I reluctantly accepted your presence in my home. I felt sadness. Once…


100 years

Dear Raymond, (Mom wrote) It just occurred to us that part of our land may have been in the family a hundred or more years. I checked this morning and…