Political Season……. Most of us cannot wait to see it get over! Even those who are running for office seem to anticipate the end of it. But why is that? Is it…
Category: Editorials
Newspapers could be a future Gen Z trend
One thing that has become clear about my generation is that we have a trend of bringing back trends. Generation Z has a pattern of bringing vintage styles and items back as…
Ponderings…Storms ahead
When I was still a child growing up in the suburbs of Orlando, I really loved hurricane season. It felt exciting to pick up stray sticks in the yard and tie down…
Obey local heat advisory – How hot is too hot?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The dog days of summer are upon us, and many Monticello residents have probably noticed that the days have been especially long and hot. Local weather apps…
Ponderings…The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee 2024
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc As of Friday, June 28, the Ainsley-Abbott Itty Bitty Kitty Committee has gained another member of its very esteemed board of directors. Currently working in this organization…
A “Mr. Rick” day – I promise I really was working
Since the Good Lord above, in His infinite wisdom, saw to it that the universe would be better off if I never had any kids of my own, I have experienced great…
The other side of the coffee table
Grief is a funny thing, really. Sad, yes, but funny nonetheless. It is such a universal emotion, and yet it can make someone feel so alone and isolated, as if no one…
National Security Matters – Janitor
Graduating from high school in 1966, I received an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), just north of Colorado Springs. The four years I spent at the Academy were…
From the Sunny Side: Remembering the “Say Hey Kid”
On Tuesday, June 18, the baseball world lost a true legend of the game. Willie Howard Mays, Jr., who earned the moniker “The Say Hey Kid,” passed away at the age of…
Ponderings…I had my head in the clouds
Darn it, Monticello, I’m not sure when it happened, but at some point you became home. The sight of canopy roads and the midnight chirping of frogs has always filled me with…
Campus Chaos
Over the past week or so, college campuses across the nation have erupted into anti-war protests focused on the situation in the Middle East. Most of the activity is pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel….
From the Sunny Side: Clark Kent or Superman?
I consider myself to be a genuinely thankful person. Often, when people ask me how I am doing, my response is usually, “I woke up this morning, it’s a good day ……
Personal opinions
Even those who are mild-mannered and agreeable have opinions about things. Opinions are great to have because they help us navigate the world around us, and they reflect the things we are…
From the Sunny Side: Snooze buttons
As any of my close associates can easily tell you, I am not a morning person. Fortunately, I do manage to make it up every morning and do what I need to…
Ponderings…Courage from kindness
The other day, for the first time ever, I sang karaoke in front of people. For those few people who know me well, you already know what a big deal this is…
National Security Matters – BDA
BDA is a military acronym that stands for “bomb damage assessment.” It is the result of a military strike and answers the question, ‘how did we do?’ What are the results of…
From the Sunny Side: So that’s my “pot ‘o gold”?
A quick glance of the calendar tells me that “St. Paddy’s Day” is quickly approaching. I have always been fascinated by my Irish heritage. Although I have never been to the “Emerald…
National Security Matters – Threat to Democracy
Donald Trump is a “threat to democracy.” So goes a major Democratic Party talking point. The Biden campaign says this will be one of the major campaign points in the 2024 race….
Ponderings…Painting a bigger picture
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Every Friday evening, I teach acrylic painting classes at the Starling Musings Art Gallery here in town. It is something I have enjoyed a great deal and,…
From the Sunny Side: Little things
I remember a recent word of advice given to me a while back that has turned out to be quite good. It isn’t anything monumental and it’s probably something many of you…
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