Days are finally warming. Finally, I say finally! It’s the time of the year, when the tiny tuffs of emerald green along the roads speckle their way out into fields and replace the bronze of winter giving hope of the upcoming summer. I can’t hardly wait to work in the yard. Do all the things that … [Read more...] about I Had a Plan
Columns
Increasing Problems on Roads and Interstates
There’s no shortage of automobiles on our roads today, in fact…there’s an alarming number of vehicles that have no plates, no valid tags, blackened windows and reckless drivers behind the steering wheels. Some days, it feels like a free-for-all on the highways, as these cars weave in and out of … [Read more...] about Increasing Problems on Roads and Interstates
The Wonderment of It All
Not that I spend a lot of time in the past, but I was, just a few days ago in the presents of two young kids. I watched with amazement their wonderment. They visited me in my world, a world they had never been to before and everything was new. When someone comes to visit I tell them when they get … [Read more...] about The Wonderment of It All
Crisis at the border Too
Someone once said there is a new sheriff in town but maybe a new trainee is more appropriate in the situation, we find ourselves in at our southern border. Someone also said the problem has been going on since 1886. Although the border situation has had many iterations the current crises is purely … [Read more...] about Crisis at the border Too
Kids at the Southern Border Come First
There’s a new sheriff in town but simply changing administrations doesn’t solve every problem. The U.S. border with Mexico and immigration in general have long been a political challenge. There hasn’t been any significant change in immigration law since the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant … [Read more...] about Kids at the Southern Border Come First
Allowing for Personal Space is a Must
We’ve been hearing it for over a year now, “Stay 6 feet apart” but not all people respect those words. It’s a constant battle to keep others from coming up close behind me at a register in any store these days; it’s aggravating. I admit, when those rules (for social distancing) were implemented in … [Read more...] about Allowing for Personal Space is a Must
Company Cleaning
I get very nervous when I have company coming. That’s crazy because I love to have company come to visit. It’s crazier still because I really believe that if company comes to see the dust in my house instead of seeing little ole me, that is not the company I want to keep near and dear. It must be a … [Read more...] about Company Cleaning
Disgrace at the Border
In recent weeks we have seen a disaster unfolding as our southern border collapses. People are swarming the border crossing both legally and illegally. All security is gone for protection against Drugs, criminals and disease. Our new President has decided that our country is in need of people from … [Read more...] about Disgrace at the Border
Observations of Nature is Beneficial for Human Senses
Spring has sprung, but it doesn’t necessarily mean old man winter won’t return in some spots, as weather has become unpredictable for millions across the U.S. this past year. However, what I do know is that birds are out singing their songs, while people are out walking their pets and landscaping … [Read more...] about Observations of Nature is Beneficial for Human Senses
Point of View Readers
Please be advised- Mike Young's column, "Point of View" will be moved to Thursdays beginning tomorrow, Mar. 25. … [Read more...] about Point of View Readers
Close to Home
It was my grocery store. When I walked in the front door, I knew which way to turn toward the produce department––I knew which aisles to take for the most direct route to the back of the store for eggs. The mass shooting, this time in Boulder, Colorado on Monday, March 22 that claimed the lives … [Read more...] about Close to Home
Locked In
Although I think some might think it uncultured to talk of stuff concerning the bathroom. I am going to talk about a bathroom incident so hold onto your knickers. Long ago and far away, ok, like 35 years ago in central Idaho. There is a wonderful lake, Red Fish Lake, where we loved to go camping … [Read more...] about Locked In
$1.9 Trillion
The American Rescue Act (ARA) is finally law. The affects are already being felt by folks desperately in need of help. The nationwide popularity of this law is stunning: 76% of Americans are in favor of the act, including over 90% of Democrats, 70% of Independents, and 60% of Republicans. The … [Read more...] about $1.9 Trillion
Biden Campaign Promises
When President Joe Biden campaigned, he made promises to govern by “consensus.” He devoted his Inaugural Address to unity. Yet he has issued more executive orders and actions in the first weeks of his presidency than any president in U.S. history. Let’s look at what he has already done to change the … [Read more...] about Biden Campaign Promises