Opinion


Deciphering independence

One of the hardest things that I deal with as a disabled person is finding a balance between maximizing my independence verses managing my energy stores well. To be honest,…




Porch goose

I remember when I was a little girl, my mom had a porch goose. Like many women in the ‘80s, my mom would dress the goose up with seasonally appropriate…



A safety net, not a hammock

By CHRIS JETER State Representative A job is about more than a paycheck. It’s about dignity, purpose, and the opportunity to build a better future. That’s why one of the…


Summer pondering

Do you ever ponder? You know, think quietly, soberly, and deeply. Pondering is something my mother taught me to do. She did most of her pondering at the kitchen table…


In sync at 250: we move as one

Whether in a swimming pool, a classroom, a workplace, or a neighborhood, we all have opportunities to move in sync with those around us. When we choose collaboration over competition,…