Opinions

Have you known someone who was even-tempered and composed even when circumstances seemed to be falling apart all around them? In times of a serious crisis, somehow these individuals have the type of personality to remain calm and collected, in fact, it’s not unusual to see them comforting the very ones who came to help them. So, what is the secret to living in a peaceful and tranquil state of mind? For those who trust in God, I believe we come to a point in our spiritual journey where we simply begin to realize that Jesus is the Prince of Peace and it only makes sense this would include believing what He has declared is true. It may sound rather elementary, but having a passion for knowing Him personally will go a long way toward learning to trust Him.

Two plus years of staying home, avoiding crowds and staying sequestered from grocery shopping, restaurants, attending church, skipping the movies and only watching whatever is on television can result in the sedentary life. Fortunately, many are rediscovering the joy of living in person.

Last week Iowa joined a number of other states when Gov. Kim Reynolds signed legislation that prohibits transgender women and girls from competing in female sports offered by Iowa schools, colleges and universities. It is an argument that will likely be decided in a courtroom.

As a First Generation Barbie owner, I believe I should have been consulted about the changes in my best friend’s physique.

A week after threatening us with freezing rain, icy roads and impending doom, Mother Nature has been all nicey-nice this week as though we’d forget our glazed cars and trucks.

Why some folks just can’t stand a group of people is as hard to understand as packing barbed wire in a paper bag or putting pantyhose on a porcupine.

When you travel alone, you notice different elements of the landscape.

Benefactors of school teachers are as numerous as chalk squeaks on a blackboard, yet the number of teachers across the nation continues to decrease. And the reasons are both understandable as they are worrisome.

“Something smells horrible in this room,” I announced as I proceeded from throw pillow to throw pillow, picking each up, and burying my nose deeply in its downy fill.

“I can always sleep in my rain jacket,” my husband, Peter, announced.