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The USA in Jeopardy in the Middle East

Jeopardy Game Show idea for this column inspired by Mr. Pete Howard. Thank you Pedro. Middle East for $200: This country entered World War II after being attacked by Imperialist Japan and through the heroic ANTIFA efforts of their Greatest Generation helped save the world from Fascist and Nazi dictators and keep the globe free and safe for Democracy while admirably helping to establish a homeland for displaced Jewish people. Middle East for $400: In 1949 this country worked with the United Kingdom to overthrow the duly elected Democratic government of Syria in order to maintain ...

Finding space to be alone has its benefits

As a wayward 20-year-old college dropout, I would listen to Pink Floyd’s album “Dark Side of the Moon” over and over again. It seemed I was on the verge of some music- induced transcendental experience that could take me further and deeper into the mystic. It was better than drugs or the Zen discipline I had briefly practiced. Pink Floyd was more cerebral, less visceral than most of the music that rocked the clubs and bars through the ‘70s. “Dark Side” was a private experience for me. I was drawn in by the poetic voices of Gilmour, Waters, and others. And the heavily ...

On the cutting edge: County junior eyes future in heavy equipment

When Ava Millett enrolled in the Conservation/Natural Resource Management program at the Hewes Educational Center, she knew she wanted to work outdoors and do something hands-on. What she didn’t realize was just how many opportunities the program would open for her. A junior from Maple ...

Taking in the dog days of retirement

My dog Rocco stares at me a lot. It’s not because he thinks I look good. And it’s not because he wants me to take him on a romp through the woods to sniff out raccoons or other wild creatures (note: he is afraid of the squirrels in the yard, and they have perceived his cowardice, taunting him as they raid the birdfeeders.) And it’s certainly not because he has some interesting idea he is trying to convey telepathically. I know this is true because I have tried getting him to respond to animal friendly TV programs. Every Wednesday I put on Hudson and Rex reruns, but he never even ...

Healing with Horses: Getting moving always a healthy choice

Do the best you can. When you know better, do better, but start with what you know to be true. I was always drawn to neurobiology and neurophysiology, fascinated by the brain and how it works. In physical therapy, we had to first learn how something works before we could try to ...

Grasslands, meadows and prairies

In early spring, grass is one of the first things to turn green and bring back that feeling of new life and growth. Eventually dandelions, clovers, henbit, speedwell, and other plants will follow, bringing back color to the natural world and encouraging animals to seek them out as food ...