Projectors and recorders and flashcards, oh my!
I worked my way through college with several campus jobs, including a great year as a residence hall counselor and a less-enjoyable semester in...
Meat vs. ‘meat’?
Question: What’s the difference between meat, “clean meat” and plant-based “meat”? It’s all getting a bit confusing. Answer: This is a very interesting question...
People, places, things
Stay calm. This column has nothing to do with grammar. It is just that the classic definition of nouns helped organize my scattered thinking...
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Staycations are a great way to take a break from routine and create delightful, relaxing vacations at home, then pocket the savings.The effort involved...
A ‘community’ is just a ‘place’ if the newspaper dies
“You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone.” The old adage came to mind as I thought about my local newspaper – the...
The new tax law creates opportunity for struggling communities
Ohioans are already seeing many of the positive results of the tax cut and tax reform legislation that became law before the first of...
Insurance market choices confusing
Anyone buying health insurance this fall faces a daunting task: having to choose among multiple, often-complex options that offer widely varying degrees of protection.For...
Lizzie and Elizabeth: Dèjá vu
Each September when the calendar reaches its eleventh day, I silently recount two important events in American history. As attacks of that day –...
Think food safety when choosing a restaurant
Question: With the recent reports of people developing foodborne illness after eating at certain restaurants, it’s made me a little worried about eating out....
Make sure old family canning recipes are safe
Question: With canning season in swing now, I have some home canning recipes that have been passed down through my family over decades that...