Opinions & Commentary

  I recently read a story about a young mother who bought an unused crib from a married couple on Craigslist.  The two ladies haggled back and forth on the price as most negotiations go when buyi...

That’s all right by me  When I was a child, my grandmother was the first person to ask me what I wanted to be when I grew up.  “I want to be a ballerina when I’m grown up,” was my reply.&nbs...

One of my new heroes, although I guess she is technically a heroine, is Ryleigh Madison Bunch. I don’t know her personally, but I know several members of her family. Miss Ryleigh auditioned on America...

I was focused on lunch at Sue’s Diner when I almost ran into Spring. I was making my way up the street from my office, and halfway noticing the windows of the stores. I admit to being rather old fashi...

I reached for the alarm, missed the snooze, and debated whether to try harder.  I was warm and snug in bed; I hadn’t started the daily hurts yet. I told myself I didn’t have to get up so early. I...

She was gentle when she needed to be, but she could fight, too. Most people remember their mothers as an example of the godly woman from Proverbs, but I’m sure, had the need arose, Miss Lois could als...