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Looking for fairness and balance
December 15, 2012 I am trying to raise a feminist. A pair of feminists, because anyone who has a female loved one — mother, daughter, wife — is a feminist. Or should be one. more »»
'Entertainment' needs to be balanced
December 9, 2012 On Friday, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin sent a letter to the head of MTV asking him not to air the upcoming show “Buckwild” on the networ. more »»
From the Pulpit: Conduct your lives honorably
December 9, 2012 We have experienced Black Friday, Cyber Monday, One Time Only Sales and the list goes on and on. more »»
Guest column/It’s time to look at increasing student performance
December 9, 2012 Several states finally got the memo and have just announced plans to add 300 hours, the equivalent of about 50 days, to the school year as part of a state and federal pilot progra. more »»
Decisions, decisions we cannot make
December 9, 2012 It’s a wonder Better Half and I ever got married, considering we have such a tough time making decisions. That applies to the big “I do” decision and all the little decisions, too. more »»
A weekend full of some special events
December 9, 2012 The first weekend in December was full of events for me. My friend Erin came to spend the weekend with us. more »»
Guest column/‘Xmas: The CHRIST factor
December 9, 2012 At the Wintersville United Methodist Church, we are fortunate to have a very visible church sign, which is seen by many passing by each day on Main Street in Wintersville. more »» 
What was that sound?
December 9, 2012 Aside from falling down in front of many people, and I did this at the Steubenville Country Club in front of Laura Meeks and a huge crowd once, the next most embarrassing thing that can happen is to... more »»
My own Charlie Brown Christmas
December 8, 2012 The Little Professor was on my case to decorate the Christmas tree, and I knew he wouldn't let up until the tree was up. That kid has the memory of an elephant. more »»
Glad I'm not an instant millionaire
December 2, 2012 Well, I’m still here writing which means I didn’t win anything in the Powerball drawing Wednesday night. more »»
From the Pulpit: Dreaming of a 'right' Christmas
December 2, 2012 We are all familiar with Bing Crosby's Song, "White Christmas". Listen to these words. more »»
Making deviled eggs takes teamwork
December 2, 2012 Better Half and I are a team when it comes to many things. This includes making deviled eggs, which we did for Thanksgiving, taking this as a side dish to Aunt Betty’s house. more »»
Turkey, stuffing and potatoes, oh my
December 2, 2012 Thanksgiving for me equals two days, three feasts and lots and lots of food. And, of course, all the things I have to be thankful for. Feast one kicked off at 11 a.m. at my in-laws. more »» 
Thanksgiving a two-dinner event
December 2, 2012 Our Thanksgiving holidays turned into a two- dinner event this year as we first traveled to Navarre for a turkey-with-all-the-trimmings dinner with my cousin, Frank Kollar, and his family on Nov. 1. more »»
Even less of a fan of parades now
December 1, 2012 So, the Sainted Child was in the Christmas parade. Of course, it was a disaster. I'm surprised I expected anything else. To begin with, my family isn't enthusiastic about parades. more »»
Did we need to start the madness early?
November 25, 2012 The holiday exhaustion seems to be setting in sooner than usual this year. Yep, it’s not even December and I’ve heard several people already say they can’t wait until Christmas is over. more »»
From the Pulpit: Walking in the light of love
November 25, 2012 Matthew 5: 43-48 "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. more »»
Some odds and ends and sayings, too
November 25, 2012 Today I devote this space to odds and ends, including two sayings I came across last week. more »»
Oh, the things a 4-year-old will say
November 25, 2012 It never ceases to amaze me the things that come out of my 4-year-old’s mouth. Here are some of those things that Little Man says. LM: Mommy, what’s a tornado? Me: A storm. LM: No, it’s no. more »» 
Playing catch-up in this column
November 25, 2012 Holidays are always hectic at the Herald-Star newsroom. It means getting a column written five days before it appears in print, and that sometimes causes a dilemma. more »» |
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