“Rod Stewart Hair”
“I like your hair!” a woman at the party said.
Opinions
The Republicans have failed to make headway reforming Obamacare, but their effort isn’t over. And there will continue to be lots of politics in the “fix vs. repeal/replace” debate. Republicans won’t consider anything that’s a mere “fix,” and the Democrats won’t consider anything that smacks of “...
Are you one of the many farmers without an identified farm successor? Purdue University says that’s around 75 percent, and about half expect nonfamily members to take over. A gradual shift of responsibilities and ownership, plus an extended mentoring period, can help ensure the continued success of...
There’s no shortage of threats to our democracy. Russian meddling in elections, the vulnerability of state voting systems to hacking, politicians’ assaults on the media, and political leaders’ growing fondness for policy-making in secret—all of these pose a real challenge to our system’s viability...
I think I know who I am, after living in this skin for over 50 years now. But, recent developments have given me some pause, and shook my feeling of certainty, which has led to further questions.
I am talking about a recent DNA test I took on Ancestry.com, that produced some unsettling results....
Are you packing up your car and hitting the road this summer? You’re not alone. According to a survey conducted by AAA, road trips are the most popular type of vacation for families in the U.S. in 2017. In fact, 10 percent more families are expected to take road trips this year than last.
From...
It’s a Chicken or Egg Thing!
Lee Hamilton’s commentary in the July 5 Graphic was an attempt to explain “Why we need to scrap the debt ceiling.” With this article I am offering a contrasting viewpoint about the debt ceiling, which I like to call our country’s “approved line of credit.”
Hamilton’s...
Not that wall. The wall I am talking about is much closer to home, and more imaginary than brick and mortar.
I am thinking about the bustle and excitement around the Lake Mills area the past several weeks, and how we can keep that going in perpetuity.
The Wall, would help us keep more dollars in...
Whether it’s a dog, cat or another furry (or scaly) friend, many people have pets who are more than just animals—they’re part of the family.
Pets can be friends, they can offer nonjudgmental companionship when you’re feeling down and they can put a smile on your face. To provide the best care for...
Many parents face the same difficult question when raising a child. Should one of you stay at home while the other works? It’s not a question to take lightly. The decision can have emotional and financial consequences and may have a long-term impact on the stay-at-home parent’s career opportunities...
I’ll be the first to admit that when it comes to journalism, I’m a traditionalist. Old-fashioned, even. But I don’t think it’s a coincidence that even while confidence in the media drops to new lows and Time magazine feels moved to wonder “Is Truth Dead?” on its cover, huge numbers of Americans...
