Opinion

Baby blankets hold legacy of love

I gently lifted pastel blankets from their plastic bin and looked at the crocheted edging for a long…

Lifestyle

Why do some plants flower at night?

Watching my native evening primrose unfurl at dusk should have been soothing to my romantic right brain. But…

Opinion

Quinn Minute – Learning to read

by Rix Quinn       Do you remember the books you read in first grade?       I sure do. And…

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

I am very worried that H.R. 3 being debated in Congress will stifle medical research. My family and…

Opinion

Ask Rusty – Disability vs. Survivor Benefit

Dear Rusty: I have a question regarding Social Security. I’m 54 and applying for disability. I’ve had rheumatoid arthritis…

Opinion

Survey says, ‘identity theft’: social media quizzes can expose you to hackers

What is your super hero name? Which cartoon character is your doppelganger? Do you have above-average intelligence? Answering…

Opinion

The name ‘Charlie Michel’ will live on for years

My great-granddaughter, Charlie, is named after her great-grandfather, Charlie Michel. If ever a child is like her namesake,…

Opinion

Quinn Minute – Impressive jobs

Whenever I’m at a business event, somebody brings up lousy jobs he had as a kid. I can…

Opinion

What is a Rain Garden?  

A Rain Garden is kind of a misnomer for what it actually is. A Rain Garden is a…

Opinion

Memories are precious & valuable

The beach. It’s one of my favorite places to pray and ponder, sit and sleep, read and write.…