Merry Christmas, even if you’re a dog
(Translated from meow to English by her servant.)I’d rather be hiding in the dark woods right now under a pile of brush listening to...
How my father and I shared Cnristmas
Years ago my father, for the first of several times, quietly stated to me: “Christmas was spoiled for me the year my mother asked...
Seeking happy smiles and peaceful reflection
I keep stressing about situations over which I have no control. Leaders of world powers are rattling their sabers all over the globe. Too...
Counting the hours
Like most of us, I spent the requisite twelve years in public education learning to read, multiply fractions, and write complete sentences with end...
Global censorship is a direct offense of our freedom: Here’s why
Censorship comes in many forms ranging from book banning/burning, to blocking social media platforms and online sources, to physical means such as imprisonment or...
Picturing Thanksgiving
Following the Thanksgiving tableau that formed in my living room on Thursday, I found myself comparing our celebration to those of other times and...
Many things to be grateful for
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is one in a series of outreach columns from the Champaign County Board of Developmental Disabilities.In November, we often think about...
Back at the computer again!
I continue to be Thankgivingly-grateful for my recent return to the familiar atmosphere where I am accustomed to organizing the garble from my brain...
Champaign County Board of DD celebrates National Disability Employment Month
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is one in a series of outreach columns from the Champaign County Board of Developmental Disabilities.If you’re like me, you’ve probably...
Witness held Oct. 3
On Sunday, Oct. 3, eighty-three people gathered on Monument Square between 2 and 3 p.m. to witness against and pray for an end to...
