Opinion

6 tips on how to discuss your mental health with others

Published by admin on Thu, 04/18/2024 - 8:07am

It can be frustrating to struggle with your mental health and to get your family and friends to understand where you are coming

The simple act of saying thanks

Published by admin on Thu, 04/11/2024 - 8:43am

I had just finished playing “Taps” at the Ken Blackburn Sr. gravesite ceremony Friday when a kind gentleman approached me.

My suggestion for improving rodeo

Published by admin on Thu, 04/11/2024 - 8:42am

I have been to many rodeos, and they may seem to be all the same, but they are not.

Five myths about Social Security

Published by admin on Thu, 04/11/2024 - 8:13am

For most of us, Social Security is – or will be -- essential for helping to cover daily living expenses and pay bills as we get

Caitlin Clark is captivating the nation

Published by admin on Thu, 04/04/2024 - 8:45am

Have you caught Caitlin Fever yet? I know I have.

I’m envious of giraffes

Published by admin on Thu, 04/04/2024 - 8:44am

Giraffes are proof God has a sense of humor. I think I read that somewhere, or it was a line in a movie.

Wandering pets are a nuisance in town

Published by admin on Thu, 04/04/2024 - 8:42am

As Mother Nature continues to tease us with nice weather, then snow, and we gardeners are chomping at the bit to start getting t

Six reasons why you should get help for your mental health

Published by admin on Thu, 04/04/2024 - 8:41am

Many people underestimate the impact that mental illness can have on an individual or family.

I would never cheer against my team – or country

Published by admin on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 1:37pm

Some sports pundits on an ESPN morning radio show I listen to daily made an interesting point the other day, one in which I wholeheartedly agree.
The program hosts were lamenting the tendency in our society to justify a negative opinion by rooting against their home team, just to “prove” that they were right.

In defense of cats from a cat lover

Published by admin on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 1:33pm

“I hate cats.” An ailurophobe’s vehement proclamation. Ailurophiles, cat lovers, generally handle this response with a wan smile and a nod of disdain. This claim defines the person’s character and earns him or her a slot amongst an august company of cat haters.