News last week that the state will pause enforcement of its All-Electric Buildings Act was cheered by many. Those cheers are warranted and, unfortunately, likely only temporary. Reducing emissions is a laudable goal. It’s good for all of us and for future generations if we emit less ...
The fight against addiction lost one of its most stalwart members recently with the passing of Rick Huber. For years Huber was director of the Mental Health Association. But serving as director of the MHA didn’t mean Huber sat in his office while others did the work. Huber was on the front ...
To The Reader’s Forum: In our country, where informed citizens were intended to share the decision-making via free and fair elections, an increasing number of people have decided to skip it and live with what other people choose for them. Not that they’re happy, oh no. Finger ...
Question: My part D plan doesn’t cover one of my medications. Can I just pay for it with cash? Answer: I often have individuals tell me this time of year that next year one of their medications are not covered by their plan. Is it possible to keep their coverage and get this medication ...
Our garage sale was almost two weeks ago. For days after, everyone wanted to know how we did. “Was it a success?” Well, that depends on your perspective. Are they asking about how much money we made? How much stuff we sold? How many people showed up? Truthfully, if the goal was to create ...
Well, it’s official! I’m a “trad wife.” Not because I took a pledge or joined a secret apron society — it’s just that I cook, clean, and make lists for people who will never read them. Apparently, that’s enough these days to earn a label. Our modern culture tends to label and ...