Opinion

Naughty Parrots By BILL HOGLAND Of all the interesting sub-species of parrots, the African gray parrot really stands out. First of all, they are highly intelligent. Some bird experts rank their intelligence as equivalent to the intelligence of a five year old human, which is remarkable in itself, as a “smart” dog is regarded as…

Planting memories It seems strange that one of my most vivid memories from my childhood was planting a tree. I don’t remember much about it other than my father bringing me this little sprout of a mimosa tree and showing me where I could dig a hole and put it in the ground. I was…

Take the step Knight of Cups, IV of Pentacles, Ace of Swords, VI of Swords Merry meet, dear readers. Before you continue, take note: Tarot is for everyone, no matter your walk of life. While the cards have their own singular meanings, tarot is also largely intuitive and the meanings can change; no two tarot…

Making it to Spring My mind goes to so many outdoor activities this time of year. It’s the middle of February so mostly I’m planning for the next couple of months. Not only will turkey season be upon us soon, but some of the best pan fishing is knocking at the door.

The 25th Amendment Needs Attention By BILL HOGLAND Prior to the Presidential election of 2020, I wrote a column about the inadequacies of the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution. Section Four of the 25th Amendment attempts to deal with the situation in which the President appears to be unable to perform the duties of…

A Final Twist of the Rope By BILL HOGLAND A year ago, I wrote a column about Kenneth Eugene Smith and his ordeals on death row in Alabama. The column was entitled “The Twists and Turns of Death Row.”

I’m working on our annual Golf Circle Event and thought about this experience and this article from the past. Hope you enjoy.

Seeing it to the end XX Judgement, IX of Wands, VI of Wands Merry meet, dear readers. Before you continue, take note: Tarot is for everyone, no matter your walk of life. While the cards have their own singular meanings, tarot is also largely intuitive and the meanings can change; no two tarot readers read…

That one certain buck I had a certain buck on my trail camera ever since last summer. He was nothing gigantic, but only different. He was a main-frame eight-pointer with an extra main beam growing straight out with another point on it.