Two years ago, this column gave readers something they could have fun with, especially for that time after the family has shared a Christmas meal together, opened any presents they’ve […]
“There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.” – Thomas Aquinas “A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself.” – Jim […]
“I love being busy, and I love having a lot going on; it’s exciting.” – Annette Bening, movie actress “One of the nice things about being busy is it makes […]
“NATION IN ANGUISH” “AMERICA ATTACKED” “NIGHTMARE” “NONE OF US WILL EVER FORGET THIS DAY” “ACT OF WAR” – Headlines of U.S. newspapers on Sept. 12, 2001 20 years ago. Sept. […]
“My life is really quite conservative. I’ve been married nearly 50 years. I don’t have hobbies or children. I don’t much care to travel. I’ve never had a big social […]
“Most other competitions are individual achievements, but the Olympic Games is something that belongs to everybody.” – Scott Hamilton, U.S. Olympic gold medalist in figure skating “The best kids are […]
By Paul Lockwood “Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” – Ben Franklin Was Ben Franklin right? Am I healthy? Somewhat. Wealthy? Not […]
By Paul Lockwood “Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress.” – Mahatma Gandhi I grew up as the son of a United Methodist minister, but for over 15 […]
“…somewhere out there a lucky person is moving closer and closer to the most sought-after prize in history. Though we cannot help but envy whoever he is, and we may […]
“The problem with winter sports is that – follow me closely here – they generally take place in the winter.” – Dave Barry “A lot of people like snow. I […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.
Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.
