Dear EditorThe Second Amendment to our Constitution consists of 27 words and they are as follows: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the … more

For many years, I have watched out-of-town construction companies get hired to build projects in our area. It often seemed to me that there were local companies capable of doing an excellent job, but … more

It was Election Day. I do so enjoy it.But, I had to be out on the street in front of my house by 630 a.m., 6:45 drop-deadline. I had a couple of other traps to run that morning, so to speak, and got … more

“I don’t know how it all got started,“Don’t know what they’re doing tonight.” Little Bobby Zimmerman wrote those words in a song called “Tangled up in … more

“Too many notes, dear Mozart, too many notes.“Just as many as necessary, Your Majesty.” That really doesn’t have a lot to do with today’s little excursion into … more

Dear Editor,As of today (Tuesday, May 10) I have sat for 75 consecutive days downtown at the corner of Main and Stephenson, reminding folks to pray for Ukraine and its people.It has been an amazing … more

Dear Editor,“One ring to rule them all and in the darkness bind them.” I borrow this line with respect to the late J.R.R. Tolkien.Today, the “ring of power” is the … more

“Now I’ve found somebody new and you will never break my heart in two again.” That’s an old song called “I Told You So.” I chose those words today because, well … more

“Soon you will come to know,“When the bullet hits the bone.”Those are lyrics from the Dutch band Golden Earring’s 1982 album “Twilight Zone.” It was their only big … more