Editor’s Eye

I’ve always resonated with the quote by Rita Mae Brown, “If it weren’t for the last minute, nothing would get done.” Working under pressure of a deadline works for many, and has for me for decades. However, I also hear my dad’s words echoing in my head, saying, “Don’t...

"Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August." —Jenny Han

After this past week of editing leading up to press, I woke up this morning so tired of words and seeing them on a page, I couldn't bear the thought of writing this column today. More words! My mind this morning was simply a blank slate. I usually have some idea of at...

The weird, weird thing about devastating loss is that life actually goes on. When you're faced with a tragedy, a loss so huge that you have no idea how you can live through it, somehow, the world keeps turning, the seconds keep ticking. —James Patterson, “Angel” I had...

I’m curious why so many people in society seem to be addicted to drama, extremes, chaos and the fantastical? I'd like to blame the younger generations for this odd obsession with mania, but I happen to know many people my age as well as older generations who are...

“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” —Jim Rohn I recently came upon this quote and it really resonated with me. I have felt, especially in recent years, that it was important to elevate the overall quality of people who are in our...

My annual love column: Here’s a selection of quotes—funny, poignant and sweet—to honor the month of love. Before you marry a person, you should first make them use a computer with slow internet service to see who they really are.  —Will Ferrell Love: the...

I don’t know if this is happening to many people outside my general circle of friends, but I know so many folks that have had a less-than-stellar start to their new year so far. This includes me, unfortunately, but nothing horrible has happened or anything. It has...

Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart.  To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect. To our advertisers, writers and readership: As we reflect...

It always seems cliché to write about things that are expected: seasonal and timely things. In summer, there are articles about vacation destinations or fun ways to expand outdoor living spaces. Halloween brings pieces on costume ideas and spooky party ideas....