1915—Either Your Parents or Grandparents were Living During This Time!   The average life expectancy for men was 47 years/Fuel for cars was sold in drug stores only/Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub/Only eight percent of the homes had a telephone. The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph/The tallest […]

#OscarsSoWhite: It’s Not About the Oscars! By Mark Boyermboyer888@gmail.com   There are things I like about the Oscars, and things I don’t. What I like most about the Oscars is that it is a celebration of movies. What I don’t like is that the competitiveness for nominations and awards is really about “politics” and marketing.

Depression! By An Anonymous Contributor   Scientists have long known that spending time with loved ones is good for our long-term health and may reduce our risk of cognitive decline, whereas loneliness is linked to high blood pressure, inflammation and a weakened immune system. But why exactly does loneliness have such bad effects on our health and well-being?

Front Row Center By Michael Warren Glengarry Glen RossBy David MametDirected by Bernadette Jones   I went to see this production at the Bravo! theater with high expectations. After all, it won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1984, and also the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play. I had also been warned that

So You Think You’re So Well-Educated!?   (Ed. Note: What follows has been authenticated and published by several major newspapers, including USA Today.) 8th Grade Final Exam: Salina , KS – 1895 Grammar 1. Give nine rules for the use of capital letters. 2. Name the parts of speech and define those that have no

Bridge By The Lake By Ken Masson   Active or passive? That is the question players must frequently ask themselves when planning to defend a bridge deal. Sometimes it is necessary to take risks to garner the optimum number of tricks for your side, while on other occasions it is best to play safely and

Hearts at Work A Column by Jim Tipton Taking a Stand in the Moment   Farmer Gabriel Oaks, the rustic hero of Thomas Hardy’s Far from the Madding Crowd, as he walked slowly across his beloved farm could, in reflective moments, feel the earth turning under his feet. All walking offers us a moment to

Profiling Tepehua By Moonyeen KingPresident of the Board for Tepehuamoonie1935@yahoo.com Boys of the Hood discussing the repair and prep. of the wall for the new mural.  In their midst, visiting artist Gail Hodder.  Boy with the clip board is El Jefe (chief).   A follow-up on last month’s article about the “Boys on the Roof”. 

Dear Portia Advice to the Lovelorn, the Drastically Distracted and the Deeply Disgruntled   Dear Portia, I am dreading the 14th of February, and all the sappy couples-oriented commercialism.  Shall I surprise myself with roses and chocolate? Anti-V Day Dear Anti, Please stay up with developing trends!  The 14th will soon change to Singles Awareness

A Tranquil Day In Mexico By Margie Keane   Our tranquil day started with a conversation with my husband, Tom, “When the Grays come to visit, let’s take them to Mazamitla. This book says it’s situated in the middle of a pine forest and nearby there’s a great waterfall and lots of flowers. They’re such