Opinion

Just like Dr. Victor Frankenstein, I created a monster, though I call mine “Scrabblestein.” I’m talking about my dad. In 2011, I introduced Dad to Scrabble, my splendid addiction. It…

As we move into this new year, I want to encourage you to think about something when it comes to your job. Most people believe that happiness is something we…

By WALE MAFOLASIRE Guest Columnist Each year on GivingTuesday, nonprofit organizations and places of worship everywhere hope to collect donations to support their crucial, life-saving missions. With conflicts raging worldwide…

We often say in the office you can’t make these stories up. One time a friend, who was to provide cooking services at the Strawtown Auction Mart, was unable to…

As we begin the new year each year, our minds are often in renewal mode. In the past, I found that I had this magnified motivation to want to change…

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” – Dr. Seuss, “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” In which…

I never thought of myself as someone who was going to have a stepparent. I grew up with a very solid and traditional family nucleus; I knew my parents would…

Now that we’ve reached 2024, you might be thinking about your goals and hopes for the new year. But in addition to whatever personal resolutions you might make – volunteering,…