Becoming the destination
In every culture, community begins with gathering. Around food, around conversation, around shared presence. But sometimes, without realizing it, we build our lives like waiting rooms – places where we…
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Look up to the Light
For those of you who have been paying attention to my column and this paper in general, you may have noticed I had a major event recently. I couldn’t have…
Bank fraud dealings, or why I have pulled all the hair out of my head
Not many things can grab your attention first thing in the morning like checking your bank website and seeing that somehow over $3,000 has been taken out of your savings…
What if . . .
Most of my life was built on a hope that someday I would no longer be disabled. Many of those years hung on a prayer that my “unidentified” disease would…
Death, a second chance at life, and a journey to understanding
First some adjectives: powerful, compelling, noteworthy, spellbinding, tear-jerking, and meaningful. These only begin to describe the story, the acting, the direction, and the effects of Epilogue Players’ current offering –…
As warmer weather nears, it’s time to pay special attention to our furry friends
By CASPER McMAHON Guest Columnist “You think those dogs will not be in heaven! I tell you they will be there long before any of us.” – Robert Louis Stevenson…
May flowers
In my last column, I talked about April showers and why it’s so important not to lose sight of why the rain is necessary. It might sound cheesy to say…
Thankful neighbors credit God for timing and circumstances
It has been a while since we gave you some updates on local “coincidences” when supply meets need, so I thought we would share a few recent pantry stories from…
COVID lockdown led to Brooks’ book
By PAULETTE BROOKS Guest Columnist Hello Hamilton County! Let me introduce myself. My name is Paulette Brooks and I’m the newest member of the Word Warriors, which include Janet Hart…
Dinner at Fork + Ale House
This past Wednesday found Mrs. K and I looking for a place to celebrate our 29th anniversary. One of our new favorite spots came to mind so we headed up…