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The Greatest

I was going to write about my mom but it never turns out as good as I want, so instead for Mother's Day, I'll write about the other woman who has had the greatest impact on my life, my Great-Grandmother. She was born in 1898, so in her lifetime she had witnessed changes like none [...]

TIF Districts Don’t Always Make Sense

The city council has already approved a new TIF district for the construction of a new County Market grocery store to be located on Grand Avenue between Oakland Avenue and Route 48.  Several homes will be torn down to make way for the store. I’m glad that this area is being revitalized and I’m glad [...]

Halfway Mark

I’m halfway through my first term at college and survived the midterm.  It’s been good so far and I’m glad I decided to go back to school – not glad to have to get loans to pay for it but that’s the American way! I’m looking forward to my observational field study for the wildlife/forestry [...]

Online Classes vs On-Campus

Ah! A little break from writing papers, studying for tests and all that other college stuff.  I can’t believe next week is midterms!  8-week classes fly by.  So far I’m doing good but it’s been a little rough the last week or so with a family member seriously ill in the hospital.  At least with [...]

My Experience With Politics

A few years ago, I got a taste of local politics, up-close and personal.  I met and became acquainted with many of the county’s Democratic Party leaders.  I’m still friends with most of them. At one time, I think they had hope in me and might have even supported me as a candidate one day.  [...]

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