An evening full of memories
It was a summer night to remember 40 years ago. I had been stargazing for over a decade, doing what I could with my...
How Declaration of Independence came to be
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence and announced the separation of the 13 North American British colonies from...
A gesture of kindness
Yes, more toasty summer days, more water fun, and many happy hours with family pets. As I write, the latest pets are three kittens...
Respond to the 2020 Census
The 2020 census is underway and our efforts to count every single Ohioan will not stop because of the pandemic. Ohioans can respond to...
Seeking out elusive dark skies
This week, I’m continuing a discussion of my peak experiences during my lifelong obsession with stargazing. Last week, I discussed my experiences of objects...
Confederate flags at High Court
“A significant portion of the public associate the confederate flag with organizations advocating expressions of hate directed toward people or groups that is demeaning...
Story behind military dog tags
During the American Civil War (1861-65), only 58% of soldiers killed in action were positively identified. Soldiers worried that if they were killed, their...
Virtual experiences continue at Stratford
The general public and a lot of volunteers are still unable to visit Stratford Ecological Center on Liberty Road due to fears of spreading...
Virtual events aplenty thanks to DCDL
In an earlier column, I announced that the Summer Reading Club would still be going forward this summer, though things would look a bit...
Closer look at Title VII ruling
“After all, only the words on the page constitute the law adopted by Congress and approved by the President.”— Justice Neil Gorsuch, Bostock v....
