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OP-ED: Take some time to appreciate what we share

I’ve been trying to figure out what most Americans really care about. If I had to guess, it would be the seven FĢƵ: Family. Friends. Finances. Faith. Fairness. Feelings. And Freedom. Family comes first. At least it should. No matter what shape it takes, traditional, blended, adopted, ...

OP-ED: Once you’re in Congress, you stay

Congressman Guy Reschenthaler's continued failure to visit parts of his district has one overriding explanation: In order to be elected time and again, he doesn't have to. The Republican Reschenthaler has occupied a seat in Congress since 2019. His district consists of Fayette, Greene, and ...

Work some kindness into your day

Q. Why is so hard to be kind to some people? – 14-year-old Mary JoĢƵ Response: Your question shows maturity and reflection. I’m proud of you. Kindness is complicated. Many parents raise their children to be kind. Some families perceive kindness as weakness. ...

OP-ED: Hooray for the graduates of 2026

My twin grandchildren graduated from high school this past week. They are good kids, and, I think, their friends are also good kids - excuse me, young adults. I have little patience with the perennial wail about the faults of the younger generation - that they are lazy, uninterested in ...

OP-ED: Life lessons taught by grandkids

Most of the compliments I get about my articles come with the qualifier, “My favorite stories were about your grandkids.” HereĢƵ the problem: all but one of the kids are pushing hard on adulthood. While I was busy writing stories about them, they were busy growing up. Someday, if my ...

Experiences shape life philosophy

Q. WhatĢƵ the best life advice you have? Mary JoĢƵ Response: Wow! What a great question! Let me first say that each of us is unique. What guides my life may not inspire you, although I hope at least some of my message touches your heart. I will start with two stories. I share them because ...