Opinion

Body Crisp mornings follow the nights, and the wind sounds like Fleetwood Mac’s “Silver Springs” song. Maybe times are challenging, but you know at the end of the day – all you need is a good laugh.

Body It was time to come back from Mexico. It wasn’t because of the weather.

Body Feeling “old” is a very personal experience, and growing old seems to be everyone’s worst nightmare. The media is constantly pushing for something anti-aging and how to feel young.

Body This past weekend was filled with conversations surrounding how the world is transforming and how my husband and I want to raise our sons moving forward.

Body Seeing life on the pages of Richmond News has always been a mission for the company. To be a voice and community business that holds truth and Ray County news.

Body Going backto- school shopping is a lot harder than I remember. I’m grateful in a way that I no longer must worry about it personally until I have children – far into the future. Going shopping for school meant comfortable but cute clothes and functional supplies.

Body Do you eat romaine lettuce at home? Most of us cut the bottom core off when we’re preparing a salad, but did you know that core can actually regenerate into a whole new head of lettuce? Simply soak it in water, and in a few days, you’ll see new leaves start to grow.

Body Carrie Classon’s, “Blue Yarn: A Memoir,” is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other fine stores. Learn more at CarrieClasson.

Body One can feel so small when looked at through the eyes of the universe. We are teeny-tiny little specs in a galaxy of planets, stars and the unknown. It’s easy to take things and actions for granted and to see things in black and white.

Body Everyone has had heard the daunting “back in my day” speech that every grandparent has told from generation to generation, letting us know that things were done differently before our time.