Looking through the micro-scope
Our intentions are always good as we tell our friends and relatives, “One day when I have more time, I’m going to write… .”...
Let your fingers do the shopping
‘Tis the season to be shopping. Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la. Buy your gifts, keep the economy hopping. Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la. Hit the malls and storm the Internet. Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la. Max...
Surprise for foster parents
I know many of you have been waiting patiently on an update on our two darlings we’ve been fostering the last 14 months. Honestly,...
Be prepared for the cold
It was quite a few years ago and the annual deer-gun season found me heading out for an afternoon hunt. The frigid wind nipped...
Sidney Police Department encourages preparedness
Sidney Police Department would like to encourage all Shelby County residents to become better prepared in the event of an emergency. Disasters do happen....
What is rape?
What is rape?“… forced sexual intercourse, including vaginal, anal, or oral penetration. Penetration may be by a body part or an object.”Some victims of...
It’s one of my favorite words in the world …
I have had a lifelong obsession with the f-word.For as long as I can remember, the f-word has been a part of my life....
Life’s valuable lessons
Even though state lawmakers insist on pretending as if a child’s future success is determined by whether or not he or she can pass...
Improving the lives of people with dementia through innovative training
One of the key functions of the office of the state long-term care ombudsman is to help nursing homes and other long-term care providers...
Information about vaping
You’ve probably noticed the new trend in vaping or e-cigarettes. I can remember the first time I saw a cloud of vapor rise in...
