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Asking Eric: Writer’s envy prompts lashing out
Dear Eric: I have years of writing under my belt. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Asking Eric: In grief, widow only wants to spend time with pets
Dear Eric: I am becoming aware of an increasing anxiety with my pets. Specifically, being separated from them. To briefly put this in perspective, I am recently widowed as of last August. My husband...
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Mark Franke: Reflecting on the decline of the family
“The changing structure of the family unit has degraded cultural values and economic stability.” Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Lori Borgman: Foggy outlook for paint colors
In case you hadn’t heard, the Pantone color of the year is Mocha Mousse. Mocha Mousse is a scrumptious light milk chocolate. I’m not sure I could have it on the walls and resist a deep dive into my...
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Letter: Companies: Just shift to new suppliers
From: Dave Iler Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Asking Eric: Divorced in-laws overwhelm son’s wife with texts
Dear Eric: My husband’s parents are divorced. In the last year or so (after being married to their son for nine years) my in-laws have started communicating with me instead of my husband to make plans....
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Letter: The false narrative on immigrant ‘crime’
From: Mary W. Cartwright Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Editorial: Legislators, please don’t mess up early voting
In another moment of Indiana lawmakers rushing to find a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist, the legislature is now considering a bill that would reduce early voting from 28 days ahead of...
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Ryan Trares: Back to school with dreams for the future
Anthony had his first real taste of college. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Asking Eric: Colleague’s new beard prompts questions
Dear Eric: I have known “Mary” for almost 10 years. We have a strictly business/professional relationship which requires us to meet several times a year. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Asking Eric: Partner spends all his time with his ex and their son
Dear Eric: I have been in a relationship with a man going on six years now. I love and care about him deeply. However, we have one serious problem in our relationship. He is always going to his...
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Letter: Providing lifesaving assistance to those in need
From: Denny Kubal Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Asking Eric: Friends can’t get past differences in spiritual beliefs
Dear Eric: I am a non-observant Jew. My spiritual beliefs are very personal, and I don’t discuss them casually. My mother became a Christian. This is important because, as she went deeper into her...
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Letter: A perspective on criminal justice
From: Scott Thompson Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Editorial: Trump shouldn’t push his luck on tariffs
So far, President Donald Trump’s tariff brinkmanship has worked out well for him. He forced Colombia to bend to his will on repatriating its migrants and brought the leaders of Canada and Mexico...
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Asking Eric: Family concerned about nephew’s failure to launch
Dear Eric: I have a mid-20s nephew who appears to be afflicted with a severe case of failure-to-launch syndrome. He dropped out of college after six months, moved in with his mom (my sister), only...
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Miller: Our nation needs a leader with empathy
Those of us who are old enough to remember the space shuttle Challenger disaster can tell you exactly when and where we first heard about the catastrophe. Millions of us watched the accident unfold...
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Letter: Animal ordinance is ‘unenforceable’
From: Nancy Ray Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Asking Eric: Friend was abusive, now she’s asking for help
Dear Eric: My wife and I had a good friendship with a single woman, “Barb,” for about 20 years. We enjoyed her company, and she went with us on trips, sometimes with her boyfriend of the moment....
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Asking Eric: Boorish book clubber ruins the group
Dear Eric: I belong to a small book club that now comprises six older women. All of us have been with the group for more than 30 years. For the most part, we all get along and enjoy the variety of...
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