Opinion
Treasures in the trash
I guess you could call me a hoarder, at least when it comes to memorabilia and clothes. I don’t feel like the label fits, but my wife keeps tell...
What is it about dogs?
“Histories are fuller of examples of the fidelity of dogs than of friends.” Alexander PopeWhat is it about dogs?In the wild they search fo...
Plants need winter weather
Most plants have a natural “sleep” period (called dormancy) during the winter, because actively growing plants can’t stand freezing ...
Where everyone knew your name
I spent my New Year’s Eve last week in much the same way I’ve spent it for the past decade: sitting on my couch at home, surrounded by fam...
Life at the children’s home
In a sense, today’s story came about by chance.Two weeks ago, former Blanchester Mayor Lee Miller was laid to rest in his beloved town of Blanch...
The fun in exercise
Exercise is fun, but not in that sense that we learned from our childhood impressions. It is fun in the sense that there is challenge that must be con...
Building trails on your property
Have you ever hiked the Appalachian Trail or one like it? One of the great pleasures is to enjoy a walk in the woods and fields without having to stum...
Protecting Ohioans’ health care
Last month, a Texas judge handed down a despicable decision that threatens the health coverage of 20 million people and undermines pre-existing condit...
Vacation not all it’s cracked up to be
Here is the problem with going on vacation: You can take a vacation from work and you can take a vacation from school … but you can’t take...
It’s time for some resolve this New Year
Resolve is a firm determination to do something. I have said that where achievement once mattered, resolve must take its place. We want to achieve a l...
