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Valentine’s advice
February 6, 2013 My wife and I will soon celebrate our 32nd anniversary, which means our marriage has outlived its warranty by 31-½ years. Time has transformed my wife into a mind reader. more »»
Chocolate goodness
February 6, 2013 During a recent trip to the grocery store, I gave into temptation and tossed a bag of chocolate candies into the shopping cart. The candy was bought with my husband in mind (really). more »»
The Simple Seven
February 6, 2013 February is American Heart Month and is a time that is designated to remind all Americans of the importance of taking care of your heart. more »»
Editor's column: PEDs and HGH: Just another day in the world of sports
February 2, 2013 No country is more passionate about as many sports than America. Our lives revolve around them 12 months out of the year. It’s the only arena in our lives where fantasy is actually a reality. more »»
‘The Big Year’
February 2, 2013 It was movie night for me finally on Monday night. I’m so behind on any form of watching films that the ones I rented were just $1 apiece for five nights from Family Video. more »»
PBS ‘Downton Abbey’ tells a serious story
February 2, 2013 Note: Viewers of “Downton Abbey”: SPOILER ALERT! It is not often that a very popular television dramatic program contains a valuable message for a significant portion of the viewing audience; it is... more »»
Feeling patriotic
January 30, 2013 Last week I accidentally ended up watching President Barack Obama’s second inauguration. more »»
Winter doldrums
January 30, 2013 We are currently stuck in the doldrums of winter, becalmed in the horse latitudes of this frozen season. Daily we scrutinize the sextant of our calendars. more »»
MHS wins state championship in 1963
January 28, 2013 Part IV In the Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, Saturday, March 16, 1963, issue, the headline on the Sports Peach Section stated: “MARSHALL WHIPS GRANITE FALLS FOR STATE BERTH - 52-47 VICTORY GAIN CROWN. more »»
Editor's column: It’s time to spread the wealth
January 26, 2013 Rural cities like Marshall have a tough road to hoe when it comes to getting money from the state. more »»
Time for a vacation?
January 26, 2013 I don’t know if it was the fact that a couple of friends are going on a vacation soon or he just wants a chance to use the GPS system he got at the Thanksgiving Day sale at Wal-Mart, but on Saturda... more »»
SMSU student on long road to recovery
January 26, 2013 One minute, you’re driving down the road, enjoying the holiday break, looking forward to your final semester of college and your upcoming wedding. more »»
SMSU student on long road to recovery
January 25, 2013 One minute, you’re driving down the road, enjoying the holiday break, looking forward to your final semester of college and your upcoming wedding. more »»
Lessons from Lance
January 23, 2013 There has been much hoopla lately about the bad choices made by professional cyclist Lance Armstrong. Somehow it’s not all that surprising. more »»
Do you like garlic?
January 23, 2013 Garlic is one of those herbs that you either love or find repelling. In addition to the interesting aroma, garlic has a rich, oniony flavor. more »»
Hand-washing 101
January 23, 2013 We’ve read in the newspaper and seen on the television the reports about the influenza virus spreading through the state. more »»
MHS wins state championship in 1963
January 21, 2013 Part III: In a separate article in the Herald we read: “NEFSTEAD, PORTER SET NEW MARKS.” With the season still not over, the Tigers have already broken many of Marshall’s basketball records. more »»
Social Security cards and numbers
January 21, 2013 Social Security district manager in Marshall Do you know where your Social Security card is located? Hopefully, it’s in a safe place, tucked away securely with your other important papers. more »»
Editor's column: Security starts at the front door
January 19, 2013 President Barack Obama thinks he has the answers on how to better prevent school shootings, and he might just be on to something. more »»
Adventures in media
January 19, 2013 Members of my book club ventured out to Caldo this past Wednesday as we’ve been doing the venue hopping thing. more »» |
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