Opinion

This past weekend was filled with conversations surrounding how the world is transforming and how my husband and I want to raise our sons moving forward. In the perfect world, I would be a stay-at-home mom, raising my sons while working on a book for publication and running the farm.

Feeling “old” is a very personal experience, and growing old seems to be everyone’s worst nightmare. The media is constantly pushing for something anti-aging and how to feel young. As becoming an adult and growing up is a natural part of our life cycle – I tend to imagine “feeling young” is a state of mind.

Seeing life on the pages of Richmond News has always been a mission for the company. To be a voice and community business that holds truth and Ray County news. I have agreed with the mission since I began last year; together with my team, we have accomplished making the paper lively.

Dear Editor, After a recent group of sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs)/Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) in our area, it is important for us to raise awareness about the importance of reporting any such activity to the relevant authorities. It is crucial to ensure that any UFO/UAP activity is documented and investigated thoroughly to determine what it was that people in our area witnessed.

It’s seven minutes after 10 p.m., and the usual ruckus ensues. My husband, Peter, is wearing earplugs.

Over the past few years people emerged from their homes from under the bed and around the corners of a world that had evolved overnight. Covid 19 hurt many people, their jobs, families, education, housing and more.

In today’s world, there is talk everywhere about job security. Each person’s view of job security can differ depending on the overall goal of the job title and associated duties.

One can feel so small when looked at through the eyes of the universe. We are teeny-tiny little specs in a galaxy of planets, stars and the unknown. It’s easy to take things and actions for granted and to see things in black and white.

Everyone has had heard the daunting “back in my day” speech that every grandparent has told from generation to generation, letting us know that things were done differently before our time. In all reality, each parent and grandparent who have mouthed those words are only telling the truth.

Do you eat romaine lettuce at home? Most of us cut the bottom core off when we’re preparing a salad, but did you know that core can actually regenerate into a whole new head of lettuce? Simply soak it in water, and in a few days, you’ll see new leaves start to grow. Plant it outside in the garden or in a pot, and in just a few weeks, you’ll have a free harvest of new romaine lettuce to collect. Tutorials and tips can be found online.