Category: columns

I’ve become one of those people who give directions by telling people where things used to be. Usta be.
When we moved to Milton in 1995, I drove around in my car to learn the town, the streets. I …

Some years in the recent past just didn’t feel like Christmas.
I made a point this year to find Christmas this year and to enjoy it.
And I have.
The children in my life, I must admit, have h…

I know what a trillion looks like.
One of my grandsons got his hands on a green stuffed dog…and older model. It was filled with little white balls of Styrofoam. I would guess it had about 10 tri…

I was in a grocery store this morning and the front registers were located where it was it easy to look out at the cars in the parking lot.
I put my items up on the belt for the cashier and a youn…

I’ve been asked to speak at one of our elementary schools on career day next month.
I’m really excited about explaining to elementary school students how the production of a newspaper has changed …

I have had a front row seat to a story of friendship and faith that is perfect for the holiday season.
I’ve mentioned in previous columns that the people who work for the Press Gazette have a frie…

There were four children standing together on the side of Stewart St. watching the Milton Christmas parade last weekend and I cannot get them out of my mind.
They didn’t have a bag for the candy w…

I first heard of tough love when I was in my twenties. I thought to myself, “I will be that kind of parent – will always do what I have to do to make my child strong.”
Wow.
It’s a great idea, a…