Wendy Range
Faith in Humanity Restored | Planet Ryan
Just when I thought humans on this planet were past the point of redemption, a wonderful story came along that totally changed my outlook in less than five minutes. In…
Keeping House | Mark’s Remarks
I have written several times that I am a recovering neatness-nut. It’s a struggle. However, wasted quality time with family and friends over the years simply because I was more…
‘The BFG’ | Movie Review
Spielberg’s Presentation of Dahl’s “The BFG” is big, fun and good! Having always been an avid reader of Roald Dahl’s work, I cautiously approached Steven Spielberg’s adaptation, expecting there to…
Headin’ South | Mark’s Remarks
As I write, we have returned from our recent family vacation to the Great Smoky Mountains. I sit in a living room littered with the unpacked cargo we brought in…
It’s terror. Period. | Planet Ryan
Like everyone else Sunday morning, I was shocked and saddened to learn that 49 American citizens were slaughtered and 50-plus more were wounded in Orlando, Fla., while simply trying to…
I’ve always wanted to do that | Mark’s Remarks
Our little theater group just wrapped up a production of “Deathtrap” at the great Capitol Theater in Waterloo. It was, I think, the 15th show I’ve been in with Monroe…
A Way With Words | Mark’s Remarks
Believe it or not, I took journalism courses and was editor of my high school newspaper. I was blessed to have, for at least a couple of years, the legendary…
One Last Glimpse | Mark’s Remarks
Like most seniors, we had gotten out of school a week before and returned briefly that next week for graduation practice. All of us seemed more relaxed and happy, the…