Talking It Over

When you consider yourself part of a community, whether you live within the city limits or not, you are partially responsible for its success or failure, appearance and reputation. The...

Was it just a few months ago that I was complaining about the cold weather and wondering when or if summer would arrive? Well I guess I asked for this...

The first two weeks in July have been very busy. You would think that things would slow down a bit with school out and people taking vacations and such. However,...

We couldn't have asked for more perfect weather for the July 4 celebration. Each event of the three days went over very well and the weather cooperated throughout. The dedicated...

It is hard to believe that we are at the end of June already and the Fourth of July observance is this weekend. The early summer (that wasn't summer) has...

"Her hair was up in a pony tail, her favorite dress tied with a bow. Today was Daddy's Day at school, and she couldn't wait to go. But her mommy...

This morning when I drove through Hancock on my way to work, I noticed the message on the sign near the firehall. It said something about creating your story. As...

It is a heart-warming sight to see a "first" robin hopping on the lawn or sounding off a "hello" as it hops and chirps from branch to branch. Spotting a...

I am constantly being reminded that the world is changing. It seems that every day there is something new to learn, see or do. It shouldn't have surprised me so...

Spring is usually my favorite time of year. I love watching the trees and grass green up, lakes open up, birds return and sprouts of future flowers break through the...