Posted Date: 03/27/2023
January is a month of reflection and resolution, often considered a reset as we enter a new year. It also happens to be a month of recognition. In fact, January is School Board Recognition Month, . . .
Posted Date: 07/19/2022
It was the summer of 2001, and I was driving our John Deere 4020 tractor, pulling a rotary hoe. Rain had come right after planting, and then drought set in. . . .
Posted Date: 06/15/2022
Although it is not apparent by looking at the state of my house, I am a fan of order. I find comfort in knowing what the protocol is in a situation and where the lane is in which I am supposed to . . .
Posted Date: 05/20/2022
This is the time of the year that we get misty-eyed, reminiscing on what was and feeling a little uneasy about how it may never be that way again. The Silver Lake Eagles of this world are likely . . .
Posted Date: 04/19/2022
Math is hard, and mastering school finance is harder still. Every time I find myself reviewing a legislative appropriations bill or just listening to Mark Tallman talk about the impact of potential . . .
Posted Date: 03/29/2022
My father had a laissez-faire approach to providing instruction, background information, and constructive feedback to help his workers’ development. It was 1996, and my sister wanted to get married . . .
Posted Date: 01/20/2022
Comedian Mitch Hedberg used to say, “I’m against picketing, but I don’t know how to show it.” Similarly, I am for volunteering and public service, but I, too, do not know how to show that. I love . . .