Columns
Portman: 2020 in review
I think we are all ready for 2020 to be over. It’s been a tough year. The health care and economic crises caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have c...
Portman: Why I voted for Amy Coney Barrett
This week, I was proud to vote to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court. She is an impressive person and a distinguished legal...
What’s happening at Carnegie Library?
Adults, are you looking for a creative way to welcome autumn? Stop by the library this week and pick up a free “Take & Make Craft: Fall Leaf...
Novel by retired educator addresses question of racial injustice
If you’re white and privileged, what is your responsibility when you witness racial injustice?I have clearly benefited from white privilege. I d...
Lining your driveway with trees
Those of us with long driveways often fantasize about having a stately planting of matching driveway trees on both sides, forming a shady “tunne...
What good does protesting do?
“Don’t people know these protests are destroying our Nation?!” “Yeah! And for what? Nothing!”Think about that for a mome...
Hydrangeas — Choosing the right one
For a long-lived display of huge showy blooms, few plant families can top the diverse Hydrangea. Every year we see new Hydrangea varieties introduced,...
Set the people free
The vast majority of the legal citizens in this country have bowed down and kissed the ring of the elite, power-obsessed politicians, and un-elected b...
Corner of Hope: Gratitude during difficult times
Gratitude. Perspective. Hope. These are three simple words with relatively simple definitions. However, each one of these words has a powerful impact ...
Waiting for the sun to return
An enormous box arrived at our house. It was filled with food and cleaning supplies and, yes, toilet paper. I feel guilty. But the truth is, these sup...
