As we usually do in times of crisis, we lean on the wisdom of our predecessors. The refrain in our household for the last few weeks comes […]
Author: Opinion, The Dominion Post
Caring for the elderly just got a lot more stressful
We who oversee the care of elderly friends or family know what stress is all about — in normal times. It’s a hard job, physically and mentally. […]
Census scams likely to target elderly
With the start of 2020 Census count, scammers and con artists are going to toss their “pitches” at older Americans. The census is too important to allow […]
In the words of Mr. Rogers: ‘Look for the helpers’
As we usually do in times of crisis, we lean on the wisdom of our predecessors. The refrain in our household for the last few weeks comes […]
The novel coronavirus, the media and the economy
A friend tweeted from Ireland (in time for St. Patrick’s Day), blaming President Trump for the major decline in the value of stocks. This same friend credited […]
Highlight reel: What Legislature got right this year
We know we’ve been harsh on our legislators the past couple weeks. In our defense, that is part of holding the Legislature accountable. However, in the spirit […]
Etiquette of social distancing
Dr. Steven Pergam is like a Miss Manners for the age of coronavirus. His job title, after all, is “Infection Preventionist.” His Twitter avatar is a drawing […]
Facing coronavirus facts in the age of ‘truthiness’
There’s an old song by The O’Jays that seems especially apropos to this moment. The refrain goes: “Those lies done caught up with you this time.” The […]
Boy Scouts and inevitable bankruptcy
Thousands of former Boy Scouts and their parents are now wondering how an organization with nearly $1 billion in net assets and over $200 million in annual […]
Your right to know; our responsibility to illuminate for you
Illuminate — to make clear; to bring to the fore; to enlighten spiritually or intellectually. Every day, media work to illuminate what is happening in our communities, […]
