The first full moon in 2025 arrived on Monday, January 13 th at 6:22 p.m., CST. It is called the Wolf Moon, because wolves were wont to prowl and howl (“ululate,”) on cold January …
Today we’re going to take a look at something near and dear to my heart. Newspapers. What the heck is going on with people’s impressions of newspapers? And, if you were sitting next to me …
I have been kicking myself since being reminded that procrastination comes with a price. This lesson arrived the week before Christmas when I spotted a small obituary in the Bloomfield Democrat. …
I have no idea what the weather looks like this morning. I’m either moaning about having to get the leaf blower out to blow snow off the sidewalks, or groaning about having to get the shovel …
Christmas is upon us again and the list of traditions is being lined up. I suggested to our daughter Taylor, who isn’t getting into town until Dec. 23, that maybe we forego baking this year …
Dear Editor, As the Chairman of the Lee County Republican Party of Iowa, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincerest gratitude to the public for their participation in the November 5th …
A public policy dispute over plans for about 1,000 miles of carbon dioxide pipeline across Iowa took a concerning turn last week. The pipeline company’s latest tactic demonstrates why Iowa …
I'm the last of eight children, i.e. the baby of the family, and I was spoiled. I didn't realize it at the time, but as I look back now through the lens of a father and grandfather, I was …
Ok...so this week’s offering is going to have a bit of salt to it. Not the kind I had to sprinkle on my sidewalks after learning to fly when I slipped off the cement block steps on my west …
When and why did the United States turn into such a cesspool of hatred? Some people may disagree with that characterization. But events last week have or should put those questions front and center …
The great news on December 4 th , I'm cancer free! It was the day of my 4 th infusion with the immunotherapy drug, Keytruda. The first thing on the agenda was a full-body PET/CAT …
I’m a people watcher. I do that. I’ll always have a book or my phone in my hand while I’m doing it, but I’m a peeker. I watch people interact with one another, or sometimes …
