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Opinion column: The opinions expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of The Examiner.
Read moreOpinion column: The opinions expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of The Examiner
Read moreOpinion column: The opinions expressed by the author do not necessarily refl ect the opinions and viewpoints of The Examiner.
Read moreOpinion column: The opinions expressed by the author do not necessarily refl ect the opinions and viewpoints of The Examiner.
Read moreAfter attending the Republican primary County Clerk candidate forum Jan. 16, I came home asking myself, “Is Grimes County really ready for this?” By “this,” I mean the call for extending the work hours of the county clerk’s office to allow for more “access.”
Read moreOne COVID guideline I was particularly happy to follow over the past few years was a joint directive by the American Dental Association (ADA) and the CDC to stop all non-urgent dentist visits. You don’t have to tell me twice. This was a directive I could fully get behind.
Read moreWe, as humans, are social beings by design. We have been gathering in groups since the beginning of mankind itself and togetherness is essential to our human condition. We are not meant to be alone. However, within every group there is always room for conflict. The ups and downs of living in concert with one another is part of what life is all about, in my opinion. It’s the interactions with others that makes life more meaningful, more livable. That being said, not every interaction we have with another person is a positive one.
Read moreThere are so many stories about people finding lost class rings, antique coins, gold nuggets and all kinds of treasures just laying on the ground waiting to be found. Some of you may remember Casey Kasem, long-time host of the American Top 40 countdown broadcast. Casey would close each radio show with the phrase “Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars.” Inspiring as that quote may be, it is completely contrary to, and will work against, efforts on your part to find your own treasure. More about that to follow.
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