Dawn of The Dad-ening

It’s 2:15 p.m. And Siri thinks I should take a nap. Yes I’m just minding my own business as my cell phone chimes in with something called a Siri Suggestion. “Start a timer for 12 minutes?” it says. I feel like my iPhone has crossed the line here.

Steak or tomato sandwich ... you choose

One of my highlights in summer is the day my first, blush-red tomato reveals itself dangling from the vine. To a gardener, it’s like receiving a ribbon or a trophy at the county fair for a job well done. However, this year, that day didn’t exactly occur.

Father would be embarrassed

To the editor: My father passed away in 2012. If he were alive today, he would be waking up each morning completely embarrassed, ashamed of what’s been going on in this country recently. You see, he was a staunch Republican most of his life – and he loved his country.

Thank you for kindness

To the editor: To all the family and friends of Carolyn Sue Luthi, on June 26, 2022, Carolyn went Home to be with Jesus, the love of her life.

The day I will not forget

I remember the day our first was born. Instinctually, I counted fingers and toes just after I heard our little baby boy’s lungs crying loudly. And all was right with the world, even if it was only for a moment in time.

Chocolate and freedom, what a combo

Happy Fourth of July everyone! Today’s recipe is featuring two great things when you’re doing any cooking or eating. It’s chocolate and an iron skillet. The chocolate is mixed into a cake batter; then baked and served in an Iron Skillet.

It’s up to you and I

To the editor: We are fortunate to have some elected leaders in our area that for the most part have common sense and exercise good judgment. My opinion is that most of them are just “Down to Earth” people, like we are. The same cannot be said for America’s Leadership nationally. Our U.S.

God has a plan for us

To the editor: This coming July 4, our United States of America will celebrate its 246th birthday. We are the only nation on planet Earth that has a birthday. The Declaration of Independence declared our independence from England on that day.

Being a Christian American

To the editor: For over 50 years, I have been an American born and raised in the greatest nation on the face of the earth. I’ve never seen a crisis of any kind she couldn’t overcome. But in recent years, I have seen changes taking place that are slowing destroying and taking away her power.