The stage was set for an all-time NFL regular-season finale. The 14-2 Minnesota Vikings traveled to Detroit Jan. 5 to face the 14-2 Lions for the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff bracket. …
Although I grew up with the blessing of quality and caring role models, many of the most memorable lessons in kindness have come from the unknown smiles and courteous actions of strangers. As I …
Especially in the later part of the 1930s, local kids with frequent access to the Foley Theatre had strong opinions about the best show they had ever seen. Often, the choice changed almost weekly …
Stopped at a red light in the pre-Christmas traffic of holiday shoppers, I felt a huge sneeze sneaking up on me. After not one, but two big ka-choos into my elbow, I felt eyes on me. I glanced over …
If I could phone the incoming president of the United States before inauguration day, regardless of my stance politically, I would love to help him plan the event. Stark, cold and colorless was …
Sunday night, in the final game of the NFL’s regular season, the 14-2 Detroit Lions will host the 14-2 Minnesota Vikings in a game that will determine the NFC’s No. 1 overall playoff …
As December fades into January, we find ourselves in a portion of the year that highlights the bizarre relationship between humans and calendars. Speaking on behalf of calendar enthusiasts, we …
My goal in writing these messages is to cover topics people find relevant to their lives. Crime report data from our records helps to keep the message relevant by revealing what crimes our citizens …
I am preparing to link a few ideas that are not necessarily in sync: A long-ago plethora of twins in our area and the decision of a young woman to buy a used Ford Model-A Coupe and teach in three …
It is highly likely you acquired one or two poinsettias — the “Christmas flower” — over the past month. After all, poinsettias are the highest selling potted plant …
Appointments were set. Dresses were waiting. Mom grew sentimental. On Dec. 21, a flicker of light shone bright on the darkest day of the year, the winter solstice. It was our daughter’s wedding …
Twenty-five years ago, the world feared a technological doomsday was nigh. It wasn’t, but the Y2K phenomenon had a lot of prophetic things to say about how Americans interacted with …
