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Happy b-day to me
May 17, 2013 Do birthdays mean that much as one gets older? Depends on the year, I guess. There are the milestones. Birthday 21 makes one legal. Birthday 30 makes one no longer “young. more »»
Dislocated typist
May 10, 2013 I am not an excellent typist. One would think sitting behind a keyboard all these years would change that, but it hasn’t — I use the old hunt-n-peck method and I do so mostly with two finger. more »»
Confronting confrontation or How I learned to stop conflict and love the resolution
May 5, 2013 I have the worst time with confrontation and anger. There are some people in the world who never hesitate to point out an issue they may have or find a way to instantly right a wron. more »»
No dog in this fight
May 3, 2013 Now this could be a coincidence, but one week ago in this column I mentioned the Iditarod and a famous musher — past winner Lance Mackey — and on Monday I received an email from the Sled Dog Action... more »»
This and that
April 26, 2013 There are times I receive suggestions as what to write; what message to bring to the masses. more »»
'Stuck in Ohio'
April 21, 2013 Every once in a while I see bumper stickers that read “Stuck in Ohio. more »»
She’s never satisfied
April 19, 2013 I’m not sure if my car can read, but I’m going to write about her anyway. I’ll take that chance. more »»
Saturday cartoons
April 12, 2013 Most of my generation should remember Saturday mornings for one thing — cartoons. At least in my household, animated television didn’t happen on a daily basis. more »»
Two lefts don’t make a right
March 31, 2013 Not many things in life bring me instant frustration; however, there is one pet peeve that tops the small list I do have, and that is the abuse/improper use of the turning lane. more »»
Comets are legit
March 29, 2013 I enjoy many things this world has to offer, and one near the top of that list is basketball. I enjoy watching it, playing it, and at times, coaching it. more »»
Godwin’s Law vs. imaginary Hitler
March 24, 2013 As a person who makes his living writing for a newspaper, it should come as no surprise that I have deep respect and gratitude for the First Amendment to our Constitution. more »»
Dancing in March
March 22, 2013 Thoughts from the sports world . . . If you’re a sports fan and you haven’t heard about Robert Morris’ victory against Kentucky, it must be warm under that rock. more »»
One Second
March 17, 2013 Allow me, if you will, to tell you a true story. more »»
Be cautious what you ‘like’
March 15, 2013 This week, the University of Cambridge — that historical institution located across the pond — released a study in which researchers scoured Facebook to determine what type of person uses the social... more »»
Safety first, please
March 8, 2013 I’d like to issue a public statement, and acknowledge to the masses that I’m not the best driver of a motor vehicle on the face of this planet. more »»
Ugly time of year
March 1, 2013 Anyone check out the calendar today? I can’t believe it’s March. Seems like yesterday it was only February. Sorry about that — get that from my dad. With March, I think spring. more »»
Keep'em coming
February 22, 2013 One of the more popular items we publish is our weekly “Thanks and Spanks” section — found conveniently at the bottom of this page. more »»
Support your local newspaper reporter
February 17, 2013 Sometimes, a fact can exist so deep within the confines of your mind, you forget that it’s even there. It sits in a darkened corner of your consciousness, dusty and cobwebbed from years of disuse. more »»
Hallmark holidays
February 15, 2013 We are one day removed from the most popular “Hallmark Holiday” of the year — Valentine’s Day. more »»
Not too demanding
February 8, 2013 It’s crazy what “stars” request when they become, well, “stars.” Their dressing room has to be adorned with drapery, of a certain color, and furniture, of a certain styl. more »» Help Me Grow Playgroup May 23, 2013 LISBON — The Help Me Grow Playgroup will meet 10-11:30 a.m. today at at Leetonia Library. For information, call 330-424-0288. more » Community Events |
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