Revolutionary etymology
“While the people are virtuous they cannot be subdued; but when once they lose their virtue then will be ready to surrender their liberties...
Stepping back into the past
When my husband asked me what I wanted for Christmas, I told him I wanted to go up to Galion, Ohio, to see the...
Story behind Beetlejuice — the star
This week’s column is about an armpit. We’re not talking about some ordinary armpit here. We’re talking the underarm of a giant.Go out after...
Maker Annex making difference
By far, one of our most successful projects in 2019 was the introduction of the Delaware County District Library Maker Annex. This is the...
Wins for Ohio in 2019
The new year is a time to look back on the accomplishments of 2019 and look forward into the new year. Reflecting back on...
As time goes by
When the ball drops tonight, time will be on our collective mind.Astronomers can measure such temporal milestones with incredible accuracy, of course. Time aficionados...
A look back at 2019
We will be saying goodbye to 2019 very soon and welcoming in the New Year and new decade. This is my eighth year with...
Symphony celebrates holy season
In many religions, winter is a holy season. The word “holy” is an ancient word of Germanic origin, derived from “to heal.” Holy season...
Gloria’s good news best Christmas present
Our house has had quite the excitement in the past few months.First, join Daniel and I as we ask our eight-year-old daughter, Julia, if...
What Hiram might say
I’ve been retired from my job at Perkins Observatory for more than a year now, and I must confess that I miss it.As odd...