Opinion
Reading my mind: Yippie-ki-yay
There are very few actors and actresses that I love to see in the movies. But one of them I love is Bruce Willis. The guy has been fortunate to be able to find the funniest writers for his TV series "...
Letter to the Editor: What is a woman?
Editor: So President Biden’s Supreme Court Nominee. Ketanji Brown -Jackson, cannot define what is a “woman”? I don’t have that problem as I have lived with a woman f...
Stupid Criminals: Judge Told Him Not to Escape
The rest of the headline reads, "and Then He Escaped." This was from a news release that came in from the Federal Court in Cedar Rapids. I receive news releases every day from the federal court s...
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...