Opinion
‘Lolli, we have lights!’
“Lolli, we have lights!” my granddaughter Adeline announced as she ran into my bedroom. The power had been out for a few hours, then at ...
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Opinion
A vessel for honorable use
Before closing the dishwasher, I added an unfamiliar plastic glass. (I call anything I drink from a glass even if it’s made from plastic. ...
by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 12:00 am
Opinion
Ice cream for dolls & the mystery of the lost keys
I couldn’t find my car keys. With no time for the extensive search, I grabbed the extra set and left. When I returned home, the ...
by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, November 23, 2022 2:28 am
Opinion
I’m ‘party line’ years old
How old am I? If you measured my age according to telephone history, I’m ‘party line’ years old. It’s not as much fun as ...
by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, November 16, 2022 1:52 am
Opinion
Michel: ‘After Thanksgiving’ vs. ‘Christmas Now’
My sister Ann arrived early to a family event bearing sweet gifts – Christmas nougats – three bags. Two of the bags were peppermint and ...
by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, November 9, 2022 8:35 am
Opinion
Michel: One day we’ll see her dancing again
Last week I almost made it through the fourth anniversary of my sister Kay’s death without tears. Then I read so many kind words from ...
by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, November 2, 2022 2:17 am
Opinion
The King and I
“The King and I.” Any reference to that play brings me back to the summer Mr. Jack Snowdy brought it to life on the stage ...
by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 12:00 am
Opinion
An eternity of gratitude isn’t enough
I’ve been reading my 20-year-old journals. My daughter Elise was 10 years old with persistent stomachaches. August 13, 2002: East Jefferson Hospital. Elise is ...
by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, October 19, 2022 12:08 am
Opinion
Finding reasons to celebrate
I attended my son-in-law Tim’s retirement party last weekend. If you’re surprised, you should have seen the look on Tim’s face when he returned home ...
by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:00 am
Opinion
Absolutely need’ is subjective
When I moved into my current home five years ago, I said I’d become a minimalist. The desire to adapt this simple, clutter-free way ...