Chief justice out of water
“I did nothing in particular, and I did it very well.”— Chief Justice William Rehnquist“All of the weight of his office and his influence...
The Amish Cook’s apprentice
Okay, this week, you’ll be joining Julia as she tackles one of her favorite hobbies: baking. A while ago we received a recipe from...
How did this landscape disaster happen?
As a landscaper specializing in “makeovers” (rebuilding existing landscapes) I often find myself looking at landscape disasters, trying to pick up the pieces and...
Historic week for trade, workers
Recently, I participated in a roundtable at Fecon, an agricultural equipment manufacturer in Southwest Ohio. Our discussion included some of the biggest issues affecting...
Favorites among young readers
Last week, we took a walk through our most popular adult fiction and non-fiction items that circulated in 2019. This week, we’ll continue the...
The good and the bad
I have some good news and some bad news.I will start with the one bad news, and then finish with the two that are...
Protecting victims of human trafficking
In January we mark National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month – a reminder that modern-day slavery is all too real, and it’s happening...
Beginner’s guide to Orion
One of the great ironies of the holiday season is that a whole lot of telescopes end up under trees but few of them...
Hand picking field corn at Stratford
On Tuesday, Jan. 7, farmhands and gardeners were happy to return after the holidays to volunteer at Stratford Ecological Center on Liberty Road. The...
Penalties not harsh enough
Various news sources reported Monday that the MLB Commissioner’s Office “Dropped the Hammer,” “Lowered the Boom” or imposed “Unprecedented” penalties on the Houston Astros...
