Can You Give Yourself a 10 by Paul Moore Have you noticed that everyone wants you to rate them? The simplest transactions are invariably followed up with a request for you to rate performance.  If you ordered something online, they want a review.  If you stayed in a hotel (do you remember when that was […]

Three Ways Parents Can Refocus Family Life During the Pandemic by Stacy McNeiland Spring break is just around the corner, and while that final hiatus in the school year normally brings with it hope for sandy beaches or snowy hills, the sentiment this year is notably different. It’s hard to believe that spring break 2020 […]

Nietzsche to Existentialism by John Frost              This Reflection is a continuation of the philosophical underpinnings of our Great American Republic.  We have discussed in the past contributions of Aristotle, Socrates and recently Plato.  I have chosen Dr. Friedrich Nietzsche whose political philosophy, though often maligned, eventually gave rise to the most American of political […]

Practicing Gratefulness By Dave Rhea There is no need to review a list of unfortunate occurrences situated between today and 365 days prior. We are universally well-aware that 2020 has been a challenge. Each of us have our particular experience of this past year, and undoubtedly, there are disappointments that run the gamut. In the […]

Thankfulness Amid a Pandemic by Ted Streuli In my most cynical moments this year, I picture an editorial cartoon on the Op-Ed page showing a cartoonish Native American and a Pilgrim, hand tight around the neck of an astonished turkey with bulging eyes — it’s the cartoon you’ve see 100 times but this year the […]

11-27-2020 Thankful for 2020? by Jim Priest A friend of mine recently posted a Facebook Live video in which she discussed a dilemma she faced: how to respond honestly to people when they ask “How are you?” My friend said she wanted to be honest with them and tell them this year of COVID has […]