It begins as a child being told that the United States is the greatest nation in the world because its citizens are free. It is spoken in speeches nationwide – government, schools, candidates extolling how American freedom allowed to be where they are today, touching on the uniqueness of the American experiment highlighting all the rights and opportunities given to all its citizens.

My Millennial neighbors – very nice people – asked me what it was like to be a Baby Boomer. I scratched my head like I was having a complex though, but actually, it was just dandruff. Then I started talking.

Community Calendar June 1- July 29 Rhoads Memorial Summer Reading Program. The summer theme is Oceans of Possibility.

I know parents are asking themselves this question today: As a parent concerned about the safety of my child at school how do I get involved? I know many are feeling helpless to effect change. Following the tragedy of Uvalde, I have heard comments from elected officials, the public and news media that we should secure every campus in the country.

I often eat lunch with a group of downtown buddies. Last meeting, we discussed our dating years.

Community Calendar June 1-July 29 Rhoads Memorial Summer Reading Program. The summer theme is Oceans of Possibility.

As Memorial Day approaches and we honor our fallen soldiers, does anyone give any thought to the men and women who are responsible for notifying the families? To those who work intimately with the families of the fallen what is possibly the grimmest moment that can occur?

I’ve always been jealous of people who discover their talents early. There was this kid in my middle school class named Karen.

I recently read a statement by an electric car owner, Jerry Robbin Schultz, on the viability and costs of owning an electric car. “I want to clear the air on electric car charging.

The United Sorghum Checkoff Program is accepting applications for Leadership Sorghum Class VI, a program designed to cultivate the next generation of sorghum leaders. During the 14-month leadership program, class members will have the opportunity to experience various aspects of the sorghum industry in addition to personal development and networking opportunities.