OCTOBER IS ADOPT-A-SHELTER-DOG MONTH. To find your BFF (best friend furever), contact Mon County Canine Adoption Center at 304-291-7267, Marion County Humane Society at 304-366-5391 or The […]
Katie McDowell
Making deadline under an evil eye
Forgive me if this column seems a bit disjointed. I am a bit out of sorts today. Because even as I sit here, I am being hunted. […]
Changing the status quo scary, but necessary
The other day, a post by dude I knew in high school popped up, wherein he bemoaned living in a world where men must deal with the […]
Purina campaign hopes to pair rescue dogs, vets
There are a couple of very important men in my life, who happen to have a lot in common. Both enjoy sitting in a comfy chair and […]
For better or worse, ‘Eighth Grade’ will take you back
A number of years ago, I ran into a guy I had been head over heels for in junior high. He, on the other hand, barely knew […]
Judy Blume on the big screen? Yes, please
About a month ago, I came into the office to my usual stack of mail — stamped envelopes containing press releases, catalogs from publishing companies, thick folders […]
‘Nanette’ so much more than stand-up
A few weeks ago, I used this bit of space here to share my love of “The Great British Baking Show,” and the warm, fuzzy feeling it […]
Final resting plans might be changing
When I was little, I used to tell my mom that I wanted to be buried in one of those pretty buildings in the cemetery. Being a […]
Baking show the ingredient the world needs now
It’s a mean world out there these days, man. Unless you’ve been busy decorating your home under a boulder, chances are you’ve noticed how hateful things have […]
Hey America, time to vote for your all-time best reads
To vote for your favorite in PBS’ The Great American Read, go to pbs.org/the-great-american-read/vote/. Voting is open through September, the winner will be announced in the fall. […]
