Opinion

Body The pursuit of comfort and pleasure can take on many different forms. Personally, finding joy in helping the ones loved ones is very meaningful to me, even when it occurs in challenging circumstances.

Body Having a pet can bring joy and companionship, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. In my household, the challenge is Percy, a reactive dog that is not fond of other dogs, causing a significant amount of stress.

Body Numerous situations can lead to feelings of guilt and regret as a parent. Recently, I have been grappling with a particular event that has evoked deep feelings of sadness and contemplation in my role as a mother.

Body Handicapped parking spots are a familiar feature, but discussions about the introduction of a nationwide reserved spot for a different purpose have sparked debates.

Body The question that has stirred controversy on social media requires careful consideration, urging you to take a moment to think deeply.

Body The Excelsior Standard, April 12, 2024 Steven Taylor Feb. 4, 1954-March 6, 2024 Steven (Steve/Spook) Allen Taylor, 70, died March 6, 2024, in Gladstone.

Body When election time comes around, one word always comes to my mind, education. Most decisions we make in life require some sort of prior knowledge for us to feel confident in the choices we are making.

Body For those who have smartphones, we scroll on them endlessly until perhaps our mind feels like brain rot and our eyes are sensitive from staring at a screen all day. We have all been somewhat victimized by technology’s emergence and popularity – by our own hands.

Body My sister asked me if I could pick a life to live – not what I am doing now or who I am currently — who would I be? It’s a loaded question. Who would I be? I mean, it seems the correct answer is to say I love where I am now and I am content with my future.

Body Pluto once said, “Necessity is the mother of invention,” and this mother lives by the motto. There are not many home projects I won’t attempt on my own.