Musings on a purrr-fect outing with cats
By Bud Herron
Cats have never been much of an economic opportunity.
They tend to reproduce like, uhhh, cats. At 4 months old, the females are...
Afghanistan: Stepping away From nation-building
On CBS-TV’s Sunday Morning this week, a former Army sergeant who left parts of both arms and legs in Afghanistan came on and tried...
Absolute truths define a culture
I am blessed in having many intelligent friends, several of whom deserve the adjective brilliant. Most have doctorates in something and I don’t hesitate...
Back to school is as exciting as ever
By Michael Leppert, MichaelLeppert.com
I went back to school in 2019 for the first time in almost 30 years. As much as I love the...
ASK AMY: Elder parents’ views cause concern
Dear Amy: I am a 53-year-old woman. I have always been very close to my (now 80-something) parents, but our recent national political drama...
ASK AMY: ‘Real-life’ relationship brings up real problems
Dear Amy: I’ve met a wonderful man. We’ve been dating for seven months — three online during COVID, and four months in real life.
We’re...
ASK AMY: Stepchild would like for dad to leave stepmom at home
Dear Amy: My stepmother has been in my life since I was 15. There was a lot of trauma living with her.
Her behavior puts...
ASK AMY: Grandchild would like to reject grandparents, for cause
Dear Amy: I am 20 years old. I have never really had a relationship with my grandparents. I see them two or three times...
COMMENTARY: Afghanistan efforts were not in vain
I can’t sleep; the fall of Kabul has me too upset. I don’t pretend to be a combat veteran. But I’m very saddened as...
Letters: Many are leaders are advocating vaccinations
From Doug Otto
Columbus
You might say that it’s not my place to tell you what to do to manage your health. I totally agree. But...