Why is it that we seem to focus more on how things are different than how they are the same? In teaching a new concept, one of the things teachers do is to relate it to something pupils already know. How is it the same and how is it different? In this way students expand Read More…
Well, the summer clothes are (mostly) all packed away and the winter clothes are in the closet and dresser drawers.Now it should warm up again.Or maybe it already has – just a couple weeks ago it was shorts weather and one last swim in the lake weather. Then suddenly we look around and are getting Read More…
By Maggie ConklingClassic MeatloafLast week Monday I was treated to a walk-through of the newly renovated Farmhouse Deli. I am so proud of all the hard work, sweat and tears that entire group of wonderful workmates achieved!I asked if they would have their infamous meatloaf on their opening day and the answer was “Of course!” Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorLet There Be a SignBlue Star Highway is busy with signs, crossroads and driveways darting off left and right. It buzzes during rush hours, in summers especially. Flashing lights, arrows and attractions vie for one’s attention.BS in sum can be confusing for in- and out-of-town drivers. Fatal crashes happen. Two Cincinnati septuagenarians were Read More…
I’ve met several new old friends at the Old Folks Hotel. It turns out that although we were strangers five months ago, we have a whole lot in common. Edna, Perry, the other Bill, and I have had a bunch of birthdays and grew up in a time when farms and factories were a way Read More…
War is never pretty, but I certainly cannot fault Israel for engaging with Hamas after that terrorist organization slaughtered 1300 Jews and 32 Americans in a surprise attack September 14.I make the following observations:Do not equate Palestinians with Hamas. Hamas is and has been a terrorist organization for decades. It is true that they pretty Read More…
Since the dawn of civilization humans have wondered what happens after our heart stops and we quit breathing.What’s on the other side? The ancient Jewish Sadducees believed death was the end, i.e. dead is dead. Most people worldwide hold out hope there’s more.Ancient Egyptians memorized passages from a Book of the Dead, an elaborate way Read More…
Like many, I’m addicted to television. If one of my favorite programs is not on, I’ll channel-surf to find something that might amuse me temporarily. My mother would be displeased, to say the least. I’ve never been much of a reader, and I respect those who always have a book in their hands.For more than Read More…
Every year the holiday rush seems to begin a bit earlier that before.The stores are already displaying Christmas items right beside the Halloween decorations and it’s only October 13th! Christmas gift ideas are in the commercials on television.It seemed pretty strange to wear shorts shopping and see Christmas decorations and gift items on display and Read More…
It’s catch up time for the odds and ends and bits and pieces that are of interest but not a whole story. Every now and then we need to tidy up some loose ends, and this is one of those times. Other than in the title, we won’t mention that the Press comes out on Read More…