The stumbling block of racism
I’m back to the subject of racism again, a touchy subject for all of us. Racism has reared its ugly head in the past...
Love one, as God does
We are on a planet of world changers. We all want to make life count in some way or another; to commit to a...
Beware of online shopping scams
Fast, simple and efficient online shopping has been taking the world by storm since the mid-1990s. Recently, online retailers have intersected with social media...
Gloria thinks about love
This year, as I think of Valentine’s Day, my heart fills with joy. What is more beautiful than simply love? Whether it’s love for...
We’re more than numbers
As I write this, the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams are preparing to face off in Super Bowl LLLIII, and I am...
Bridging the gap of Ohio’s infrastructure
Two weeks ago, Ohio’s brand-new, governor, Mike DeWine, took the oath of office in the statehouse. On hand witnessing the ceremony was Mr. DeWine’s...
The problem with feral cats
Humans have had a close relationship with domesticated cats for thousands of years. We know, for example, that more than 4,000 years ago, the...
Little ones in danger: Whose responsibility?
When we pick up our local paper and glance at the front page, we note — again — that a baby or a toddler...
How to get 6-year-old to stop twerking
Dear Grandparenting: I need your advice about what to do with my youngest grandchild. Beth is 6. She has an older brother and two...
Sears was the Amazon of its time
At the present, Sears is barely surviving in bankruptcy court, But, there was a day when Sears was the Amazon of its time. It...