Opinion

Nearly 5,000 years ago, humans discovered the written language. Stemming discovery of hieroglyphs, cuneiform, and the roman alphabet had been shared. Throughout history people have learned the ways of communication through time and to each other. Writing is the way for another person to exact the meaning intended by the writer. Writing is something we are surrounded by, even in our modern high-tech world. We may change how we communicate, but the fact is, we still do.

Times like these past weeks — when an escaped convict was on the loose from Ray County — I’ve never felt more like a real reporter. Listening to police scanners and arriving at the scene this past week has felt more like a fever dream.

Podcasts have grown into a popular way to be entertained or educated. By definition, podcasts are digital audio files made available on the internet for downloading to a computer or mobile device, typically available as a series, new installments of which can be received by subscribers automatically.

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

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

JERUSALEM — Any day of the week here, the 4:30 a.m. Muslim call to prayer may wake you up. As a Christian in this holy land, it calls me, too. And, sure enough: If you head out the door to the Old City, you will be joining Muslims, Jews and Christians going to their houses of worship.

Starting a job you may or may not be qualified for is daunting, scary and intimidating. It feels like being thrown into the deep water as a kid – not sure if you will sink or swim. In my case, I did not know anything about journalism. My degree isn’t even in communications, let alone writing. My degree in business administration and entrepreneurship which is handy with my small business.

The Richmond News, Mar. 3, 2023 Richard Stigall Richard Allen Stigall, 87, of Richmond, died Wednesday, Feb.

Dealing with people in general or specifically partners, family members or friends can be quite the challenge. Being close with individuals will likely bring disagreements or quarrels – leading to annoyance and irritation. As an older sister, daughter and girlfriend, I get it.