Opinions

Lifting Up Ennis Dear Editor: The rejuvenation of Ennis with the renewing of the downtown area is promoting a spirit of pride and hope in many in Ennis. However, this

There are some things you learn about people that are unsettling and leave you feeling dirty. Views long held are not easily undone, and we’re tempted to admit the negative

I’ve met many appreciative men. They open a Christmas gift and exclaim, “Well, that’s so nice,” or “Look at this…I’ve been wanting one of these. Thank you so much.” Clearly,

Is the end or beginning of a decade? The argument reigns again on the years that end in zero. Is it the end of the previous decade or the beginning

Watchmen comic book author Alan Moore had a great quote about irony. “It is the oldest ironies that are still the most satisfying: man, when preparing for bloody war, will

• Coming home for the holidays • Sitting around the table at a bountiful feast • Being thankful for what we have, and where we are in our lives •

‘Tis the season to review the past year. As the prophets of old used to proclaim, “The End Is Nigh!” whatever nigh means. As it has been for lo these

One of the best movies I have ever seen was the 1967 classic, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. It starred Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn and Sidney Poitier. At the time

“Is that Callie’s husband?” I said, as I slipped quietly into a pew near the front of the church. “He plays the flute?” I asked myself, knowing I didn’t have

EDITORIAL

Adults are fond of telling stories about growing up and especially about things they remember about Christmas. What were some of the most memorable times you had during this holiday? What happened? Where did it happen?