Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw – Page 26

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October 17, 2025

It makes me deeply uneasy when there are two local stories inside of a week that feature guns. First, we …[READ MORE]

As ordained by our city charter, people can only serve two consecutive terms on city council before stepping out. This …[READ MORE]

It’s always seemed like a great idea, but to me it has that holiday echo, like being nice to everyone …[READ MORE]

If it feels like afterglow or hangover, there’s always one person responsible for how you feel when you wake up …[READ MORE]

So, you know me well enough to know that wild horses wouldn’t keep me from the polls tomorrow. But do …[READ MORE]

Public speaking is known to be one of the things we fear instinctively, like loud noises. While I have the …[READ MORE]

Parents Don’t Vote I was at a party recently when my friend Madeline set me on fire with one casual …[READ MORE]

I’m not a sports fan. I will watch the occasional game for fun, if it’s a social event, but I …[READ MORE]

In the moment I stop to consider it, the moment is already gone, and I have to laugh. George Carlin …[READ MORE]

While the national news is still filled with the repercussions of a blue state electing a red senator, I’m completely …[READ MORE]