A Matter of Opinion

When recently engaged in a conversation that included two individuals who had differing understandings of a situation, I realized the potential consequences when people take an unwavering stand on any issue. The two long-time friends and I were discussing matters...

…Friends

A peculiar thing occurred recently that rather caught me off guard which resulted with my questioning the very moral fiber of who I am as a person. I’ve often said it’s an unfortunate situation that causes one to question the circumstances but...

Country in Crisis

(Original print date Feb 2017) This week’s opinion had been completed two days prior to me forwarding it to the editor for consideration in the News-Banner. Oddly enough, when I logged onto the internet with the intent of emailing the column, there were a number...

They’ve Got a Pill for That

Time has finally convinced me that it doesn’t allow favors for any of us as I’ve realized the necessity of living a generally healthy life. This would, invariably, include eating well and this required me to take a hard look at my appetite. Like most, I...

Hate the Hate

**Originally printed January of 2017) If you’ve spent any time in front of the television, on the internet, or virtually anywhere in public over the past few weeks it has been extremely difficult to not be exposed to, take part in, or overhear reports and...

Family

A recent encounter with a long-time acquaintance who detailed a situation involving two of his “brothers” that turned out to not be relatives at all prompted consideration of a rather compelling issue…who is family? There are a number of people who often...