I really enjoyed ‘ “Life lessons learned on an Illinois farm” by Randy Wonzong. My early life growing up on my grandfather’s small dairy farm in upstate New York was a lot like his life on the ...

It’s happening, y’all. I’m turning 50 this week. Reflecting on this milestone birthday, I’ve realized that, not only am I not dreading it; I am quite comfortably embracing it. Perhaps that’s because ...

Seventy years ago I joined the NRA as a Life Member. I believed in its emphasis on sportsmanship, responsible ownership and use of firearms, marksmanship and safety training. Above all, safety. In the ...

It's been said that you're never too old to learn. Incumbent with that, I think it's always good to broaden one's horizon by visiting new places and experiencing other cultures. After my trip last ...

I write this letter simply to tell a feel-good story, which I hope will lift spirits during this difficult and challenging time. Last week, I was taking a walk with my friend and her baby, six feet ...

As Los Angeles begins the long process of recovering and rebuilding, Californians need to ask our government officials, if the lessons from the Oakland Hills Fires of 1991 have finally been learned.

2. Everyone makes mistakes. To err is human but learn from your mistakes. 3. Take responsibility for your actions. Unfortunately, Donald Trump missed the memo. He is the poster child for these three ...

As much as anyone, I am annoyed with the 15% cut to the budget for PBS due to defunding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. I like “Nova,” “Finding Your Roots ...

This article is brought to you by Ochsner Health. It’s happening, y’all. I’m turning 50 this week. Reflecting on this milestone birthday, I’ve realized that, not only am I not dreading it; I am quite ...

I first met Nell Hudnall Brown in 1966-67 at Wallace College in her writing composition class. Through the years, we exchanged cards, talked on the phone occasionally and had lunch a couple of times.