Jul 20, 2018
The summit – Finland, Russia and the US
Geography counts in diplomacy, as well as military and other more tangible occupations. The Helsinki summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Donald Trump of the United States has spark…
Jul 17, 2018
How kids discover their identity
A report just in from the 15-year-old counselor-in-training I last wrote about. She writes, "I’ve just been recuperating from an amazing (but tiring) week at camp. It was such a great experience and …
Jul 17, 2018
Russian summit
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Jul 17, 2018
Truth to fact and knowledge
Dear editor,
In today's society, the word "bigot" is being used a lot on many discussion social media platforms. What is the definition of bigotry? "An intolerance toward those who hold different o…
Jul 13, 2018
SCOTUS Interruptus
Another Supreme Court Justice, slightly right-of-center swing vote Anthony Kennedy, has decided to retire. In a contentious and closely watched Supreme Court vote, the justices decided 5 to 4 to get …
Jul 13, 2018
A Saying to Live By
Dear editor,
Over many years of experiencing, life the following sentence slowly rose to the forefront of my thought as a saying to live by: "If a man does not take care of what has been placed in …
Jul 13, 2018
God executed this miracle
Dear editor,
Tears of joy and gratitude consumed me on hearing all were rescued in the Thailand cave tragedy. I’m looking forward to 20/20’s documentary.
I’m sure many the world-over began prayin…
Jul 13, 2018
Down the drain
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Jul 11, 2018
How to attract pollinators to your garden
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How to attract pollinators to your garden
The pollinator population is declining, but backyard gardeners can help. Ortho has partnered with the Pollinator Stewardship Council for a consu…
Jul 11, 2018
Fathers, father figures earn praise
I’ve been lucky in that my father has always been an active part of my life. Even though he’s lived across the country and two time zones away since I was 18-years-old, I’ve never felt that distance …