Opinions

More new wrinkles arrived on the national scene last weekend when President Joe Biden stepped away from his re-election campaign and endorsed VP Kamala Harris as his choice for the Democratic presidential nominee. We’re learning plenty about that in the state and national news.

What a week. I always thought that with all the nasty rhetoric and name calling and jibes thrown in the last election or two that there would certainly be more crazy folks attempt to take the life of a person wanting to lead our country.

After listening to the presidential debate last Thursday, June 27, I’m more convinced than ever that the American people should have a bona fide third party candidate. But it still won’t happen this year.

Like many of you, I’m sure you’ve had a host of cellular phones. They used to come in all shapes and sizes and even colors if you wanted it - now we’re all stuck with these super computer flat things that cost way too much and break way too easily.

Here’s one not so much for the kids. On July 16 there is a new law coming to Nebraska - one that bans - effectively - online collections of ...prurient material.

Over the last 20 years or so I’ve had the distinct honor to play “Taps” for our local Legion Club in Plainview. I’ve visited a number of cemeteries, I’ve played in winter, summer, fall, spring - when the call roll call comes, no one can avoid it.

Dear Motor Medics, So what’s a guy to do? I have a 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP Turbo. Over the past year I have been adding power steering fluid.

Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate. Joel 2:13 “No! I didn’t do it!” I heard my teenage son’s denial with a sinking heart, for I knew he wasn’t telling the truth. I breathed a prayer asking God for help before asking Jason again what happened. He continued to deny he was lying, until finally I threw my hands up in exasperation. Saying I needed a time out, I began to walk away when I felt a hand on my shoulder and heard his apology. He responded to the convicting of the Holy Spirit and repented.

There’s a fun old saying from people that “used to be” scared of the Fourth Estate – your newspaper. “Never argue with a man [or woman, 2024 edit] that buys ink by the barrel,” generally attributed to Attorney Roger Branigin of Indiana.

I’m a big fan of forgiveness and grace – I have to be, I’m a newspaper publisher. I’ll be the first one to admit that I – occasionally – make mistakes, perhaps more than occasionally, but the problem with my mistakes is that they’re rarely private things I can sweep under the rug.