Opinion

By BILL HOGLAND In case you were not aware of it, the Illinois legislature passed new legislation last summer that could impact you without you even knowing what the heck this legislation has reference to. I am talking about the “Civil Liability for Doxing Act,” which became effective Jan. 1, 2024.

“Just Wake Me Up When It Is Over” By Bill Hoagland I have had more than one root canal in my life, and every one of them was memorable for all the wrong reasons. I think a root canal is supposed to take about an hour but every one I had seemed like it was…

Waiting for Warm Weather Winter undoubtedly thwarts many outdoor plans in most parts of the country. If you don’t believe me, just wait until the first warm weekend in February. There will be more lawnmowers heard than any other time of the year. It’s not that they want to mow their lawn, but it’s just…

Cement your answer before striding ahead XI Justice, Queen of Needles, King of Candles, Ace of Needles 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…

A Sobering Fact about Morel Mushrooms By Bill Hoagland In my neck of the woods, folks go nuts over morel mushrooms every spring. And rightly so. There is something magical and pleasing about discovering your own secret “stash” of morels nestled amongst the bluebells, jack-in-the-pulpits and flowering dogwoods and later, topping off a perfect spring…

Surviving the storm, receiving peace I don’t exactly remember how my phobia came about, and even though it doesn’t incapacitate me, I still pause when I’m confronted with its likelihood. My phobia? Thunderstorms. I really don’t think it was a childhood struggle. I assume that at that time in my life I had enough sense…

Being impulsive, pride and seeking help when you need it Knight of Candles Reversed, V The Hierophant, XIV Temperance, XIX The Sun, Ace of Needles 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…

Grants Pass, Oregon’s “Problem” is Our Problem By Bill Hoagland The City of Grants Pass, Oregon has a serious problem. Their homeless situation is out of control and there is nothing city officials there can do about it unless the US Supreme Court steps in and resolves what has become a legal nightmare for not…

Til next year, deer season… My deer season is over. As I write, I have one more afternoon before I wrap it up for the year. Sure, there are still opportunities in the south, but right now I need my early mornings for work. I love that time of day. To say I’m an early…