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A week spent surviving three things
August 5, 2012 Since I last wrote for this space, I’ve survived three things: ¯ A power outage of some duration, which in my book is anything that lasts an hour; ¯ The continued unexplained disappearance of my... more »»
Working is not always a choice
August 5, 2012 Being a mom is one of the most wonderful, yet demanding jobs in the world. Most who have children also have jobs that actually bring home a paychec. more »»
How do you feel about some advice?
August 5, 2012 How do you feel about getting advice? If unasked for and given at an improper time, it can be frustrating. If it is given with the person’s best interest at heart, it can be really welcome. more »»
Frantic search for holey jeans, T-shirt
July 29, 2012 I was in frantic search mode much of last week, trying to find two things successfully alluding us in our house and two things coming up missing in the workplace. more »»
Senseless tragedy affects the nation
July 29, 2012 My heart hurts. When I think about the victims of the Colorado theater shooting, I get tears in my eyes. I can’t begin to imagine what the families of those wounded and those dead are going throug. more »»
Things you may not know or recall
July 29, 2012 I am almost embarrassed to write anything that has to do with fashion any more, as in writing about the Harrison County 4-H style show. more »»
Guest column/It’s time to reconsider postal service legislation
July 22, 2012 Americans, and those of us in Eastern Ohio, have grown accustomed to the many services provided by the United States Postal Service in our local communitie. more »»
Specific roles for traveling husband, wife
July 22, 2012 When I was growing up and going on family vacations, my parents had clearly defined roles in the merry Houtmobile. more »»
Nicknames can hang on for years
July 22, 2012 Many people have nicknames. It is not uncommon to go by their nicknames as opposed to their real names, especially for famous peopl. more »» 
Alumni association going strong
July 22, 2012 It is mind boggling for me to realize that the Smithfield High School Alumni Association has been in existence for 110 years — since 1902, as a matter of fac. more »»
Useless knowledge may come in handy
July 15, 2012 Did you know… People speak at a rate of about 120 words per minute. The average person supposedly falls asleep in seven minutes. more »»
Guest column/Bill would be a benefit to Ohio’s farmers, residents
July 15, 2012 I am a city girl, raised on Cleveland’s west side. I still have a vivid memory of a cow and a farmer visiting the blacktop playground of my elementary school at the corner of West 130th and Lorain. more »»
Only memories remain of Harrison Fair
July 15, 2012 The Harrison County Fair is over, with just the memories remaining. Such as two dairy baskets going for $1,200 each, a new high in the projects for 4-H members taking dairy cows. more »»
Guest column/Ohio needs to be ready for food allergy reactions
July 8, 2012 Food allergies are part of the modern day schoolroom. more »»
Marriage survives yard project
July 8, 2012 One reason I’ve always liked working for a newspaper is because you see the fruit of your labor on a daily basis. You start something. You finish something. And, boom, there it is. more »»
‘Hunger Games’ makes for good reading
July 8, 2012 Not wanting to fall behind like I did with the “Twilight Saga,” I started reading “The Hunger Games” just as the first movie hit the theaters. I can sum the entire series up in one word: awesome. more »»
A ‘surprise’ week includes steamy fair
July 8, 2012 The words “surprise party” conjure up many devious acts to keep the recipient of that surprise from finding out. more »»
Living with the use-it-all-up guy
July 1, 2012 My husband is the use-it-all-up guy in the house. more »»
You never know what kids will say
July 1, 2012 My 3-year-old keeps me on my toes. You never know what he’s going to say or do, or both. We were having breakfast at a restaurant one morning, just he, my husband and mysel. more »»
June was a busy month for McCoys
July 1, 2012 June was a busy month for the McCoys. The calendar was filled with written details on where to go and what time to be ther. more »» |
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