I will be turning 60 soon. Very soon. I’ve learned a few things. Among these is that there are some things — and maybe most things — where it is not about all or nothing. more

Do you ever wanted to yell “Stop that!” at someone who’s crunching potato chips … or smacking their lips as they eat pasta … or slurping their hot coffee? I do.  more

American watchers of the U.S. Supreme Court keep looking for the one phrase that strikes terror into the hearts of those who want courts to make law rather than leave it to the legislatures. That phrase is: “We should reconsider our jurisprudence in this area.”  more

Republicans always believe the polls are slanted against them. That belief has sometimes caused them to misread big political races. more

October surprises are not really surprises anymore; they seem to happen so often during campaign seasons. more

Fall is an exciting time of the year. Colors change with the season, nights become cooler and the sunsets are earlier and earlier. more

Here’s the next excerpt from “FROM POVERTY TO PRESTIGE, the Autobiography of Laurence Paul Wilson.” In this one, he continues his reflections on his time as student at KSTC in the 1930s. — J.T.K.  more

Last month, I was called out to a home in Parsons to assess whether an Osage orange tree was the largest of its species in the state. A few weeks ago, the Osage orange specimen was confirmed as the new state champion after submission to the Champion Tree Program.  more

Are you in the mood for a prepackaged healthy snack? Or how about a slice of quick bread to accompany your morning cup of coffee? Look no further than the ubiquitous banana.  more

And if you want to get a head start on your Christmas reading, here’s a list of new titles just waiting to be checked out! more