Opinion

While visiting Todd and Rayanne Simmer’s home recently, I was intrigued by a portrait of the Dalai Lama in the midst of what was obviously a Christmas display.

Slippery roads or dry ones, slow drivers and those so indecisive that they’re a danger to everyone on the road, all-around bad drivers are the bane of my existence.

New Year’s resolutions are a pain in the butt. On Jan. 1, you get all enthusiastic about the changes you’re going to make. Maybe quit smoking, drop a few pounds or eat more fish. The classic is joining the gym.

I just received a letter from a retired provincial court judge who’s quite the legend here in our valley.

My wife, Mary Anna, could hardly wait till I arrived home for lunch the other day to show me something beautiful beyond words that totally engaged her imagination, and soon held mine captive, too. But more about that in a moment.

Several of us “horsey” folks were chatting about horse care the other day and the topic came up about what was involved in deciding whether or not the owner or someone else cares for a horse with serious problems.

Something has been brewing in the schoolyard for some time. And it’s about boys. It is estimated that boys are five times more likely to have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) than girls.

Something has been brewing in the schoolyard for some time. And it’s about boys. It is estimated that boys are five times more likely to have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) than girls.

Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring-ting-tingling too. For some, the first of December marks the first day to pop a chocolate from the Advent calendar, dust off your decorations and don the halls with bells and bling.

When I sat down to dinner the other day, angelic announcements were the last things on my mind, but with Advent and Christmas just around the corner, I guess I should have known better.