Opinion

Body It was supposed to be a vacation day. A weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks doesn’t exactly lend itself to quiet reflection.

Body Gratitude is our ability to appreciate the good things in life. It can be very simple, such as enjoying a sweet glass of lemonade on a hot summer day or being thankful for a friendship that is important to you.

Body As I near the end of my second term as Chief Justice, I would like to share the incredible journey I’ve had visiting all 46 judicial circuits in Missouri over the past two years.

Body Most of us will never know what someone else is carrying. We walk past each other in the store or cross paths at work.

Body Dear Editor, A dedicated group of volunteers is breathing new life into a place where history rests beneath the soil.

Body The sirens started wailing as the sky turned a color only Missouri knows how to make – that eerie, unreal green that seems to come from inside the clouds. There was a confirmed tornado near Independence; warnings stretched across Clay and Ray counties.

Body The train never seeks permission to disrupt your day. One moment, you’re engrossed in your routine, and the next, the barriers drop, bells clang, and that unmistakable low whistle slices through the air, as if it has always been there.

Body Many aspects of my job bring me joy. I love writing about important milestones in our community, capturing the essence of local history, and experiencing the vibrant energy of crowded gymnasiums as well as the happiness of family events.

Body While April was Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we must remember that for survivors, this is not just one month out of the year – it’s their daily reality. Sexual violence is not confined to a calendar; it’s woven into the everyday lives of far too many.

Body Dear Editor, I am writing to urge you and the public to condemn President Trump’s cuts to important programs like Head Start. The main problem I have with such cuts is that they offer no alternative to what would otherwise be a perfectly acceptable policy or program.