On Thanksgiving each year, we reflect on the things we are thankful for, saying how we should express those feelings more often than on the lone holiday. Nevertheless, here I am, a handful of days before Thanksgiving, sharing what I’m grateful for. It’s almost hard to write about the ...
There I was, suffering a cough, unwrapping a lozenge, and in small print on the wrapper were messages … messages to inspire one to feel better: “Get back in the game,” “Don’t give up on yourself,” “You’ll survive” … all little pep talks! Wow! All around us, you can find ...
Quite frankly, we’re tired of writing this. Quite frankly, you’re probably tired of reading about it. But Alpena and Alpena Township officials keep the mess going, so we have to keep opining on it. We’ve said it many times before, but here we go again: The decade-old court battle ...
Pay attention to what we are witnessing: Donald J. Trump and the GOP (Big Money) have won the presidential election and has begun to install an autocratic regime in “the United States of America.” Here’s what is happening: “The United States of America’s” Supreme Court has ...
Hello! For many, if the term “shalom” is recognizable, it is known as a Jewish greeting, similar to saying “aloha” when in Hawaii. Which it is. Sometimes, it is understood as a term one says when leaving a friend or situation, an alternative for “goodbye.” Which it is. ...
Again, Mr. Awtry nailed the election in spades! He succinctly covered the issues that most of us American citizens have been muttering, murmuring, grumbling, and finally shouting about for far too long! It’s NICE to see it in print! Bravo Zulu! Let’s hope someone passes it on to the ...