Window on the World Column | The Dreams of a Rescue Pup
āThe beautiful dog awoke from its deep sleep dreamland. Before remembering his recent rescue, a bolt of concern ran through him from all those rude awakenings, and days and nights of fear. He could hear the comfortable long snooze of his new best friend...
Funny Papers Again Column | It Was Convivial on the Alluvial
Some years back there was a fellow in Greenfield who owned an airplane, and as I had no qualms about flying in a small craft, there were many occasions to see the Valley and surrounding areas from aloft. Because I spent the first 19...
Worthy to Print Column | Sobering Statistics and a Shoutout
I donāt have to ask if it is over. I looked outside this morning and couldnāt see any signs asking you to vote for someone. The candidates have been very thoughtful about taking down the signs. Itās kind of funny because I can remember...
Worthy to Print Column | What Is Your Legacy?
Do you have a favorite TV channel? I have just about given up on the major stations and news from anyone. I happen to like the Fox channel. I started watching Fox back when Bill OāReilly was on and then he got kicked off...
Funny Papers Again Column | From the Shores of Tripoli to the Streets of Athens to the Library at KCHS
āFrom the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli; we will fight out countryās battles in the air, on land and sea.ā Many will recognize that refrain as the opening words of the Marinesā Hymn; I became aware of the song and the...
Worthy to Print Column | Itās About Time
Thatās what I told the guys working on my pickup. Itās about time you guys finished putting all the parts on my old Ford. I might have told you that I am in the middle of re-doing my truck. It was hard to let...
Worthy to Print Column | Small Town at Its Best
Well, if I thought there was lots to do last week, we were even busier this week. First, there was a party for Taylor, this is the young lady my younger calls his sweetie. She has studied to be a counselor to high school...
Window on the World Column | 15 Years Is a Long Time
Fifteen years is a long time; but is it? Time compresses and expands like an accordion, often catching you off guard. A memory popped up, as they do in the infinite world of social media memory. It made me stop and examine that face....




















