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Opinion

Practice safe holiday decorating

Editorials and columns

The holidays are supposed to be a time for joy, but they can quickly turn to tragedy without the right precautions. Candles and Christmas lights can start fires. Artificial snow sprays can irritate your lungs. A man in California just died hanging Christmas lights when he threw the lights ...

May Christmas spirit carry us through

Editorials and columns

“I have been thinking, then, about the value of optimism while cities burn, while people are fearing for their lives and the lives of their loved ones, while discourse is reduced to laughing through a chorus of anxiety. A woman in a Cape Cod diner the day after Christmas saw me eyeing the ...

Spotify Wrapped making people feel seen

Editorials and columns

It was an exciting week for younger generations and other Spotify users. Well, I suppose I can’t speak for everyone, but I certainly enjoy Spotify Wrapped week. For those who don’t know, Spotify is a music streaming app, similar to Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, etc. And, this week, ...

Demand bipartisanship in 2025

Editorials and columns

Republicans have reclaimed control of the state House, meaning the state government fully united under Democratic control for the past two years will be broken up come January. The GOP will have the state House. Democrats will maintain control of the state Senate and the Governor’s Office ...

A figurine, a bit of family folklore

Editorials and columns

This morning, I’d like to introduce you to a treasured friend I only get the privilege of visiting with this time of year — Scarlett. I was initially introduced to Scarlett when Diane and I got married, but her relationship first began as a special memory between Diane and her mother. The ...

Finding comfort dunking crackers

Editorials and columns

I used to dunk Oreo cookies or graham crackers in milk; either would do. It’s a simple comfort I’ve not experienced for some time — calorie considerations. But, as recent developments demonstrate, pounds are not the most significant thing a person can lose. Things being what they ...