BACK IN THE SADDLE

Path came down to ‘wait and see’

I have cancer. There. I said it.

Catching up was difficult to beat

Would I recognize him? I wasn't sure.

Help needed to avoid being a jerk

I now have all the tools I need to be a complete jerk.

The fall of 1958 was truly perfect

It was a golden season. Maybe it’s because I was 10. Maybe it’s because I idolized my big brother.

Emails brought news from friends

Our computer doesn’t chirp, “You’ve got mail!”

Small towns are something special

I was lost.

Cheese logs were a Super success

Sally was on the phone. It was a Sunday afternoon, one week before the Super Bowl.

Think about those who are at risk

Last year, I rounded out 2020 by reflecting on those I had lost during that first year of the pandemic. This year, it seems appropriate to reflect on those at great risk.

Spirit of Santa always lives on

Columnist reflects on the different Santas he has known.

Homeowners have defied the odds

The document in front of me was terrifying.

Chat on flight home was non-stop

Her name was Phyllis.

Marvel movies? He read the books

The seemingly endless stream of movies from the comic book universe made my eyes glaze over a long time ago.

Loom is ready for assembly

It started with a conversation at the dedication of the newly expanded campus of Arts Place in Jay County.

Happy birthday to ‘twin’ brother

Maybe it’s time to talk about my other brother.

Panthers won, and the bully lost

It was probably October 1958.
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