Earlier this month the Lawrence Journal-World closed its Capitol bureau and laid off the paper’s full-time Statehouse reporter, the tenacious Peter Hancock. Hancock is an astute veteran with... Read more
It was December 1966. My brother Chris and my sister Marijane were both attending the University of Massachusetts, with plans to head home after mid-terms for Christmas break. My parents and... Read more
by Sandra Coleman Last week we flew to Washington State to visit my son, Rick, and his family, Allison and three daughters, Cara, Molly, and Ellie Rae. Rick has always been a risk taker, rac... Read more
Contrary to her name, Happy is a not-so-cheerful 47 year old elephant who is being held in captivity against her will, at least according to the Nonhuman Rights Project (NRP). If you believe... Read more
I know it’s only the first week of December, but I’m already behind based on the past 18 Christmases!!!! Just before Thanksgiving I had serious dental issues which delayed the early holida... Read more
In my neck of the woods, folks are excited by the Kansas City Chiefs’ football season. The Chiefs new young quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, in particular has fans excited with his winning ways... Read more
When I heard the news that country music legend and co-star of Hee Haw Roy Clark had died, my heart took a sad beat or two as it brought back a fond memory of a day long ago when the paths o... Read more
What a wonderful time we had this year for Thanksgiving. Lots of family from up North, my parents, Ervin’s parents, Ervin’s brother and wife, good friends and plenty of hospitality. Due to s... Read more
Reflection is good for the soul. It allows you to see where you’ve been and hopefully chart a better course on where you’re going. During the Thanksgiving holiday I took the time to contempl... Read more
