My Columns From the Republican Eagle

Reunions Are All About Class

October 27, 2018
When hanging a new calendar last January, I...

Band Names Rule in a Changing World of Music

October 13, 2018
The 100-plus bands that performed at the Big...

That Damp, Dark, Beautiful Basement

September 29, 2018
The TV meteorologist was displaying a graphic that...

The Madness of Modern Medical Marketing

September 15, 2018
An ad for a prescription medication was playing...

The Sweet Tastes of a Kid’s Summer

September 1, 2018
From the perspective of kids, summer is over....

Our Practice Yard on Rocky Ridge

August 18, 2018
Mowing the yard was never a big deal....

My Farmer Boy Summers

July 21, 2018
The smell of freshly cut alfalfa and the...

Evolving at the Speed of Computers

July 7, 2018
Someone once complained to me that his computer...

The Apex of Summer

June 23, 2018
The distant sound of firecrackers stopped us in...

My Guardian Angel

June 9, 2018
Mom often said that I have a guardian...

The Rituals of Car Maintenance

May 26, 2018
With a hefty push on the ratchet, the...

Dad’s Haircuts Created Lots of Buzz

May 12, 2018
The buzz of the hair clipper was loud...

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