Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

It was a classic government dilemma on Monday evening at the City Council chambers. The staff was putting forth an answer to a problem, but the council and community declared they had not been sufficiently …[READ MORE]

When I heard that crackling sound, I did not have to wonder what it was; my picnic basket had broken. Considering that it’s older than my children, and has had a life far more adventuresome and …[READ MORE]

I don’t know if you were surprised by the crowd; your son Steve said that he was. But really, your long term impact on so many parts of our community has left a legacy so …[READ MORE]

It’s human nature to want answers. In the current social media climate, it’s about wanting answers right now. But then we have to consider that speed and accuracy are not the same thing.  While the …[READ MORE]

Sometimes there’s a local news story that slides away before it can be caught; people don’t want to be quoted, evidence is elusive. If I can’t do it justice, it’s best not to do it. …[READ MORE]

Scott Wyant loved to talk. He was a man who rarely paused in the constant flow of ideas, concerns, quotations, references and plans. When he did, it was a moment to paddle out again, find …[READ MORE]

As the vote was called at the City Council meeting on Monday, a sickening realization came over me; this was the beginning of an abusive relationship. As a woman who has survived a number of …[READ MORE]

In their continuing disregard for civilization, the Republicans in the United States Senate voted to change the rules. Just so they could get this one particular person that stamp of approval to give them a …[READ MORE]

There is something happening that I really thought I would never see – effective activism. When I was doing the political thing as my 9 to 5, way back in the 20th Century, I tried …[READ MORE]

Let’s say you have an elected official leaving, and replacing them is essential. Know that Lincoln was right; you can please some of the people some of the time. In this political era, that’s about …[READ MORE]