Pleasant memories of past summertimes
There has always been something amazing about a good swimming spot that draws me like a pig to mud. A swan dive from a...
Be wary of the banksters in Washington
On July 17, the U.S. Senate pulled off a Half Ginsburg by convening three Capitol Hill hearings on why the crooks and crackpots in...
Listen carefully for the sound
Maybe you can't hear clearly, but if you shut off all machinery and stop the conversations within a few feet, it is possible. It...
Shooters compete for marksmanship honors
Port Clinton Camp Perry is alive and well. It's media day and opening day for this summer's annual National Matches, the Super Bowl of...
The bane of every summer — stings and bites
A few weeks ago my wife called from upstairs. There was an unusual urgency in her voice. When I found her, I understood. She...
The greatest peace
There is no doubt about it. We all enjoy times of peace in our lives. In today's world it seems more and more difficult...
Frustrated farmers: Issues continue
Frustrated. That single word does a pretty good job of summing up the mood of many dairy farmers as they look at dwindling feed inventories and less-than-lush fields.
A cup full of memories
Lately I've been noticing that all the other grown-ups (as seen on TV) have matching coffee mugs. Whether a lighthearted chat or a deeply dramatic discussion, they eat and drink from dishes that match.
Ashtabula is gaining a good fishing reputation
A spelling bee contestant would probably spell Ashtabula with a capital A, but it might make more sense to start the name of Lake...
A fair is an opportunity for lessons
Does time fly when you’re having fun, or is it that you’re just so busy you don’t realize where the time went? Either way,...