LOS ANGELES – Bob Saget, the actor-comedian known for his role as beloved single dad Danny Tanner on the sitcom “Full House” and as the wisecracking host of “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” died while on a stand-up tour. He was 65.
• The Leavenworth City Commission will meet at 6 p.m. today at Leavenworth City Hall, 100 N. Fifth St. Agenda items include a presentation to former Mayor Nancy Bauder, mayor's appointments, a review of structures that may be considered unsafe, amendments to the city fee schedule, a shared facility use agreement with the University of Saint Mary and a sole source purchase of ultraviolet lamps.
Dear Annie: I used to write every day — mostly poems but also essays. I really want to get back into it, but my motivation has waned. When I used to write every day, I was deeply depressed, and writing was an outlet, a stress reliever. I still want to write, but I never seem able to get myself to actually put pen to paper. I don’t want to believe that I have to be depressed in order to write. I know I’m also a good writer when I’m not depressed. I think that part of the problem is I’m scared of writing something bad, thinking that if I can’t write a beautiful first draft, there’s no point in writing at all. (Obviously, that’s a rather toxic mindset.) Do you have any tips for how I could discipline myself to actually write something while not worrying about the outcome? — Wrestling A Writing Rut
“That was fun,” Bethany S. Mandel says, after a conservative publisher of children’s books was banned from advertising on Meta’s Facebook platform just days before Christmas, and then mysteriously reinstated this week after a national furor.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
I never thought I’d see a day like Jan. 6, 2021, when I was forced to deploy the Maryland National Guard to take back the nation’s Capitol from rioters and to secure the peaceful transition of power from an attack on our democracy.
WASHINGTON – Heading into a critical midterm election year, the top political concerns of Americans are shifting in ways that suggest Democrats face considerable challenges to maintaining their control of Congress.
CAIRO – One of Egypt’s last independent human rights organizations has closed down, a statement by the group said Monday, citing government persecution. Egypt’s government has engaged in a widespread crackdown on dissent for years that has stifled many of the country’s civil society groups and jailed thousands.
National Healthy Weight Week kicks off annually during the third week in January. The observance aims to reinforce healthy eating as a way of life instead of dieting to lose weight. It also provides tools to help establish healthy relationships with food, a positive body image, and approaches to improving healthy habits.
On December 14th, 2021 Marilyn Douglass and Frank Sheble retired from the Council on Aging with a combined 36 years of service to the County. Marilyn worked as an Office Clerk supporting both the Transportation and Nutrition teams, and Frank worked as a Senior Express Transportation Driver. Council on Aging Director, Connie Harmon, shared, “We couldn’t have asked for two better team members. Both Marilyn and Frank care deeply about the seniors we serve and our mission at the COA.” Thank you, Marilyn and Frank, we appreciate your years of work for the citizens of Leavenworth County!