When deciding on college, what were your choices for a perfect experience? Did you choose a private or public college? A small or large campus? Did you prefer studying alone or with peers? This week, Managing Editor Curt Hineline and Associate Editor Cheyenne Alexis discuss their college preferences that got them through school. more

There are many things being missed in not having a daughter. The Good Lord blessed Shannon and I with three wonderful sons although we both would have loved to have had a daughter. Trying to … more

Blessed are you who have realized that life is hard. Your awesomeness came at a cost. Blessed are you who gave up the myth that the good life is one of happiness, success, perfection, you know, the … more

If you are turning 65 you are probably getting LOTS of mail telling you it’s time to enroll in Medicare. Depending on your situation, maybe it is, or maybe it isn’t! If you plan to … more

Hello everyone! How has your week been? Are all the kids and grandkids back to school? We had a really good week this week serving 150 people including 74 in house, 70 delivered, and 6 to go! Our … more

Once there were two color kittens with green eyes, Brush and Hush . . . So goes the rollicking tale of two pouncy kittens who make all the colors in the world. What will happen next in this Golden … more

Let kids be kids Jason Redding-Geu Lyons Mirror-Sun Many of us can look back at our high school years and remember picking up a part time job. We all did it for various reasons … more

The Webster’s Dictionary defines Joy as “ The emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires.” It seems to me that joy … more

Jesus’ priorities that he passed along to his followers are radically different from those of his day or of ours.  Jesus gives us a good view of what is important in his famous sermon on … more

Greetings from Golden Oaks! Our presentation from the Commission for the Visually Impaired had some great information. If you missed it and want to get this information, give me a call here … more

If only there were long periods of art each day Within a crudely drawn circle on the green blackboard my nose was parked on the first day of school. It turns out that my sense of humor in … more

        There are many acts of great love that are great because they are massive, monumental, and full of awesomeness. And there are some acts of love that … more