In his long and distinguished career in politics, Sen. Robert Dole exhibited the sort of traits and characteristics that are, unfortunately, all too rare among America’s contemporary political elites. Specifically, he understood that to get anything constructive accomplished in politics, you have to be willing to compromise.
Dear Annie: How do I convey to my adult married children that I do not like being around my ex for the holidays? My son lives several states away, and he invited my daughter and her family, my ex, and my wife and me for Thanksgiving together. This will be the first time in close to seven years that I will see both of my children together for a holiday.
The good news is that there seems to be a rising tide of folks interested in regenerative methods of farming in the region. Apparently there are more than 100 local sources of fruits, vegetables and livestock being produced with sustainable methods locally.
“The most important election of our lifetime” was a phrase heard often in 2020. It is a far more accurate statement now.
Sometimes I wonder why folks decide to get angry about one thing or another. It is clear to me what bothers one may not bother someone else. What accounts for the difference? It could be family of origin or even the size of that family. I always like to joke that I feel uniquely set up for ministry and life in general because of my family. I am the third of four boys, and that means I have a good sense of humor and can take a punch. It most circumstances things roll off my back easily.
Political districts To the editor: I generally do not respond to attacks published here in the Opinion pages of the Leavenworth Times. But when the chairman of Leavenworth County Democratic Party intentionally lies to my constituents about important policy issues (Jeff Howards, letter to the editor, Dec.
Dear Readers: Thank you for all your responses to “Letting Go Is Hard to Do.” We have undeniably wonderful parents among our readership. Here are two of my favorite letters.
A running gag on “The Simpsons” has the character Helen Lovejoy asking, “Won’t somebody please think of the children?!” She asks it often and with varying levels of concern and sometimes sass.
As the Biden administration calls for an investigation into rising gas prices and begins tapping into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to help slow rising gas prices, it is important to pull back the curtain on the ideologically driven processes the administration is using to justify these bad policy decisions.
As the secretary of the Kansas Department of Agriculture, I regularly talk with farmers, ranchers, agribusiness owners, and other stakeholders across the state. Sadly, the issues of ag stress, mental health and even suicide have been at the forefront of many discussions over the past three years.