Hello friends, as I write this column the world has turned from a gloomy gray to a sunny day with bright blue sky and fluffy white clouds. It reminds me of a Mary Oliver poem that says, … more

Hello friends: As I read The Reporter , I am uplifted by the many good and interesting stories about what is happening in Delaware County. In times like these we must look for the helpers as Mr. … more

Hello friends. What a powerful week we had. Did you enjoy that fireman’s parade, field days, demolition derby and fireworks? Hope you had a chance to get out and support our local fire … more

Hello Friends: have you survived the fun and excitement of the Fourth of July? Summer is in full swing and I have to admit taking it slow and easy is the way I like it these days. If you enjoy a … more

Hello friends, Happy Fourth of July! Time for picnics, carnivals, demolition derbies and swimming. Thank goodness we have some relief from the humidity of last week. On Wednesdays in July … more

Hello friends, another month is coming to a close. It has been a challenging time for many reasons and yet we have survived. Weather news is always iffy; it’s either too hot or too cold, too … more

Hello friends. Today we celebrate a fairly new holiday which many may not recognize - Juneteenth, a day that commemorates when all Black people finally learned that slavery was ended. It is also … more

Hello friends. Boy did I ever mess up a few weeks ago when suggesting cards or calls of encouragement might be sent to one of my neighbors. How does one get one’s neighbor’s name … more

Hello friends. “June is bustin’ out all over” or so they say. I know the farmers and growers and sun worshipers are surely hoping for that sun to shine. I must admit I never have … more

Hello Friends. Monday we celebrated the bravery of the men and women who have made the greatest sacrifice in service to their nation. It was a day of remembrance as the annual Memorial Day parade … more

Hello Friends, are you suffering the same affliction I have been dealing with lately? I keep wanting to use March as the date on my calendar. Certainly, the weather seems more like April and not May. … more

Hello friends: have you begun building your ark yet? This has been a very wet May thus far but as I write this the sun is shining and there is hope. We are so grateful to the men and women who help … more