This is definitely the time of year when we need fewer frowns and more smiles. Here is my shortened list of people who make me smile. John […]
Columns/Opinion
A year-round gift for children
During World War II, American Relief for Norway sent donations overseas before the holidays to feed malnourished children living under Nazi occupation. When Dwight Eisenhower became president, […]
The town that wouldn’t let itself be passed by
EVERETT, Pa. For the past two years, items on layaway for over 200 families at the Walmart here have been paid for by some generous soul who […]
Grieving for loved ones who paid ultimate price
“There’s a grief that can’t be spoken. There’s a pain goes on and on. Empty chairs at empty tables Now my friends are dead and gone.” — […]
Apple store the default church
During this season of heightened giving and concern for mankind, I’ve considered my own Chicago neighborhood of Streeterville and how it fosters a sense of community. I […]
Sexual predator Weinstein lives the good life
By Carl Hiaasen Tribune Content Agency Harvey Weinstein, once one of the most brash and powerful men in Hollywood, has lately been having issues with his ankle […]
Boris’ victory has lessons for Dems
By Trudy Rubin The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS) Focused on impeachment, Democrats may ignore the crucial lessons they need to learn from the smashing victory by Britain’s Trump […]
Partisanship not all behind impeachment
The new normal is to worry about impeachment becoming the “new normal.” On Wednesday, during the interminable “debate” on articles of impeachment, one Republican House member after […]
Voters unmoved by impeachment
By Michael Graham InsideSources.com (TNS) The New York Times headline reads, “A President Impeached, and a Nation Convulsed.” But if you’re looking for evidence of a political […]
A different kind of celebrity on Twitter
RUSSELLTON, Pa. – Despite his natural shyness, Trevor Donovan has shined in an occupation that demands extroversion both on the job and off. The Hollywood actor, who […]