Opinion

Body In small communities like ours where everyone knows each other – or at least believes they do – judging people based on their last names or our own personal perceptions can have a lasting impact.

Body The summer heat will soon fade as the air cools and the landscape bursts with vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. Fall is here and with it comes the much-anticipated harvest season—a time for celebration, gratitude and good old-fashioned fun.

Body As the new school year draws near, my heart is filled with a mix of emotions. I feel a sense of melancholy at the thought of my daughter, Aurora, stepping out into the world on her own, but I am also bursting with pride at the confident little girl she has become.

Body In my role as a journalist, I embark on a constant journey of discovery. Each day presents a unique story to uncover and every event location bears its own distinct character.

Body I am always looking for things for my fiveyear- old granddaughter to be involved with, whether it’s sports, organizations or helping me in the garden. Little minds are so curious, and as Benjamin Franklin once said, “Idle hands are the devil’s playthings.”

Body My beloved grandfather will soon celebrate his 90th birthday and I’m happy to be helping organize a surprise party. My mother and I have been diligently planning a surprise celebration for him at our local church.

Body When I am out in public at events or shopping, I am often asked who I am voting for or what I think of a certain candidate. My answer is always the same, “I don’t talk about politics in public.”

Body The computerized digital system that was introduced to the world and programmed into it has evolved within itself to become a system that is not programming us. No one invented this new system; it invented itself.

Body As Independence Day nears, it's important to reflect on its significance. The Fourth of July is not just a time for fireworks and barbecues; it commemorates a crucial moment in our nation's history.