“Rod Stewart Hair”
“I like your hair!” a woman at the party said.
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Q: What is Character Counts Week?
A: For nearly three decades, I’ve supported passage of a bipartisan resolution in the U.S. Senate to commemorate the third week of October as Character Counts Week to celebrate virtues that strengthen our society. As Americans, we must pull together and live up to...
“Our Devices”
My sister sends a text, telling me she is making lasagna, and asks if I will bring a cake.
“Sounds great!” I readily agree. “When?”
There is no response.
I know we are celebrating my mother’s birthday early, but I have no idea when, so I don’t know when this cake will be needed. I...
As the world watches the ongoing crisis in Gaza unfold, it is crucial to shed light on the deeply troubling aspects of the conflict—the dehumanization of the people involved and the grotesque military mentality emanating from Israel and its supporters (including the United States).
It’s...
On Friday, Oct. 6, the world watched in horror as Hamas terrorists launched an all-out assault on Israel. Terrorists parachuted into a music festival killing hundreds of innocent people, broke into homes murdering entire families, and in one of the most gruesome displays of evil, murdered innocent...
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate has launched an awareness campaign in appreciation of Iowa poll workers for their work in helping Iowa’s elections process run fairly and smoothly. Each election, more than 10,000 Iowans from every corner of the state step up to serve their communities as precinct...
Dear Editor,
Thirteen wells, each pumping up to 120 gallons of water per minute, 24 hours per day, seven days a week. This is the estimated amount of water that would be used by Summit Carbon Solutions (SCS) to operate its proposed pipeline. This is a lot of water to hand over to an entity that,...
Q: What is Medicare Open Enrollment?
A: Every year in the fall, individuals insured through Medicare are able to make changes in your health care and prescription drug coverage plans for the upcoming year. Open enrollment starts Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. Keep in mind, in addition to...
“Talking to Dogs”
It’s no secret that I love dogs.
I love dogs, and I don’t have one right now because, traveling as much as my husband, Peter, and I do, having a dog makes no sense. We know this. We have discussed this. There are times I would like to have a dog so much it makes my heart hurt....
Charlie Chaplin once said “A day without laughter is a day wasted.” Life around my Dad (Lester Corbin, 1909-2000) was filled with jokes, teasing and what became known as “Lester’isms.” Raised around the humor of Red Skelton, Redd Foxx, Jonathan Winters, Rodney Dangerfield, Richard Pryor, George...
“My Story”
I’ve been thinking about forgiveness.
A lot has been said on the subject by people a lot smarter than I, so I don’t have anything valuable to add to the discussion at large, but I’ve been thinking of how it affects me, and what a powerful thing it is.
I’ve had very little to forgive...