Back in my college days, it was common to see a bumper sticker adorned with the American flag and this inscription: “Love It or Leave It.” Our country was terribly divided over the war in Vietnam. Many young people like myself were vociferously opposed to the war, and the proponents employed that bumper sticker to … Continue reading
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Tanya, My Everyday Hero
We all need an everyday hero, and mine’s Tanya Cooper, my wife and best friend. Tanya is loyal and generous to a fault, and goes out of her way to keep me happy and healthy. One striking example: She has gone to work masked up for the past four years, dating from the start of … Continue reading
Hot Weather Tip: Help Folks Living on the Street!
During brutally hot weather, the weatherman often says, “Be sure to look in on your elderly neighbors.” That’s great advice. But how about taking it a step further: Lend a helping hand to our fellow citizens living on the street. When the heat index approaches or tops 100, and you have an errand to run, … Continue reading
Justice Alito could use another spin doctor
Samuel Alito spun quite a yarn in explaining why the American flag was hung upside down in his yard just days before Joe Biden was inaugurated as president of the United States. Moreover, many of the insurrectionists defiantly carried an upside-down U.S. flag as they stormed the capital on January 6, 2021. Election denialism has … Continue reading
Step up to the plate for your librarians!
I never thought I’d live so long to see librarians under vicious attack for just doing their job. They say the squeaky wheel gets the grease, and that’s a perfect aphorism for what is happening to these public servants today. The personal attacks and public accusations, often placed with charges of sexual deviancy, are abhorrent … Continue reading
Odd headlines produce giggles and guffaws!
As an avowed news junkie, at times I must take a break from the murder and mayhem, not to mention wars, and various and sundry other items with shouting headlines that keep us up at night. Daily, I’m on the lookout for funny, odd and perhaps hilarious headlines. The following were culled from the pages … Continue reading
Nurturing
Lift your spirits daily by writing down one quality that you admire in yourself. We all talk about the importance of self-esteem, but it must be nurtured. In 30 days, review your list of positive attributes, and then ask: “How can I say that I am unworthy of admiration?” Think, write, grow! –By Ron Cooper Continue reading
Writing clearly: Learn from folks who have messed up!
How do you write more clearly? One great way is to study others’ writing—especially those who goof up. Want to laugh it up and learn? Keep reading! Ever had an auto accident? You file a claim to pay for repair costs, sending it to an insurance adjustor. These guys have seen it all. One claim … Continue reading
My Journalism Mentor: Jack Howey
What’s it like mentoring a cub reporter? Jack Howey knew. Jack mentored me during my three-year stint as a police and city hall reporter at the Peru, Indiana, Daily Tribune in the 1970s. Jack was managing editor and hired me even though I had a scant two and a half years on a weekly newspaper … Continue reading
Now
Now, the fragrance of life so sweet Now, the exuberance of the moment Now, the beauty of things at hand Now, the loveliness of what simply is Click here for Ron’s book on his mother’s Alzheimer’s journey Continue reading
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