Opinion
Reading my mind: Wonder
Sometimes you need a reminder to stop and take a look around you. Take in the scenery. The other day I had my two-year-old granddaughter strapped into the backseat of the car. As I pulled up to a stop...
Letter to the Editor: Gas Prices
Dear Editor, This should make Americans ask the fundamental question: what is the difference between what a public non-profit utility company provides and what a private for-profit oil compa...
Reading my mind: Gravida
If I died tonight, I would die one proud mama. For years I've known that my kids were stubborn. They will dig their heels in when they believe that they are right and will not back down. I saw that wh...
Reading My Mind: Leprechauns
Now I have to admit, for me, Leprechauns are right up there with Greek Mythology. I remember in school learning about all of the gods and goddesses and in my head, I'm yawning. I suppose because of th...
Reading my mind: Stuff
For an area that is not included in what is considered "Tornado Alley" we must be some sort of "Tornado cul de sac" or something here in Vinton. I have to admit when I heard the sirens go off, I looke...
Reading my mind: Recalls
Part of my job is filtering the emails that I get. One of those is a list of recalls. Each notice includes which states products were released. If I recognize the company, I'll usually share that info...
Letter to the Editor: COVID-19 politics
Dear Editor, It is dumbfounding and depressing how political the atmosphere on the Covid-19 virus has become. What is true and what is misinformation? How can one make any s...
Reading my mind: Coffee
Now, I'm not a coffee drinker. I'm barely a tea drinker. Water? Well, it's okay, and I should drink more. My beverage of choice is a cold glass of milk. THAT I will put in a wine glass, just because I...
Reading my mind: Ethanol
The fun part of this job is that you get to talk to people in various careers. Farming is one that I have a great appreciation for, but haven't got a clue how to milk a cow. I did feed calves at my au...
Letter to the Editor: What is protocol?
Dear Editor,Preamble: Tuesday afternoon on KXEL radio, Sean Hannity’s program featured a husband who called in that had lost his wife, Tammy, to the Covid virus. I can’t rela...