Opinion
The enigma of breviloquence, continued
Comments from my flock of column readers – assuming, of course, that two constitutes a “flock” – indicate that I did not write nearly enough w...
The enigma of breviloquence
Several people in the past three years have offered advice about what I should do with this space.
Those who have not suggested using th...
Living with ADD: Attention Deficit Delight
I was sitting in a waiting room a while ago when I found proof that, yes, indeed, there is such a thing as a stupid question.
In fact, I read...
Writer answers questions raised about gay marriage
In response to the letter by Tami Stark:
Many times the issue of gay marriage is clouded by the emotions involved in it. Many Iowans, simply ...
Keep the law and opinions of others out of the matters of the heart
I am curious where all of the people that are so strongly against Gay marriage stand on the idea of prayer in school, separation of Church & State, gun control and Government viola...
The conversation from behind the wheel of snow plows
We, at Vinton Today, appreciate the work of our snow plow drivers. We wonder what they must think when they look at how the snow civilians respond to a big storm.
&nbs... The gift of love from Congress and the IRS
We like to think of government agencies as cold, unfeeling and impersonal.
Especially the IRS.
Not so.
...
What marriage is, and what it ain\'t
Regarding Mr. Jason Clayworth's report on gay marriage and civil unions in the Des Moines Register, on Feb 1, 2011, Page 3A.
I have read the article...
A significant anniversary for America – and for me
Often when something of historical significance happens, people will ask, “Where were you?”
I can tell you exactly where I was on th... Protect Marriage
A few nights ago we watched American Idol. I have to admit, watching the people that can sing, well, I think that's the boring part.
There's just something about watching so...