Reform foreign aid; don’t abandon it
Foreign aid is an easy target when people say they want to cut government spending. It makes sense that we should take care of Americans who are struggling before we share resources with other...
View ArticleColumn: Concert was ‘special event’ in Columbus
Something really special happened in Columbus on Friday, March 7. Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleLori Borgman: Egg’scuse me, may I borrow an egg?
Our youngest daughter called the other day sounding harried. “I’m in the middle of cooking and I’m short an egg. Is it still OK to borrow an egg from a neighbor?” Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleLetter: Thankful for community after flood
From: Steve Norman Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleAsking Eric: Infidelity makes wedding weekend an awkward affair
Dear Eric: It has recently come to light that the father of my goddaughter has been cheating on his wife for almost the entirety of their 30-year marriage. For some reason, the wife has decided to stay...
View ArticleAsking Eric: Friend refuses to get medical care, despite scary symptoms
Dear Eric: I have a friend who I’ve known since childhood. Our relationship has always been platonic. Through the years we have gone our separate ways but always stayed in touch. I was living in...
View ArticleThe budget mess has Republicans stepping out of line
By John Krull Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleAsking Eric: Coworker’s outfits create conversation, but HR won’t help
Dear Eric: A woman who works for me dresses in a provocative fashion. We work in a formal professional setting. She wore a black lace dress with cleavage on a Monday and I blurted out “boy, you’re...
View ArticleDiversity is notable and valuable in all forms
In the last few weeks, I’ve enjoyed the beauty of spring. First, the little white lily of the valley flowers appeared. Next came the cheery daffodils and the small blue Siberian squills. Bushes and...
View ArticleAsking Eric: Fiancé’s freeloading daughters are blocking marriage
Dear Eric: I am a 62-year-old woman engaged to a 59-year-old man. He is my best friend. The problem? His 25- and 29-year-old daughters do not work or contribute to the household at all. They stay up...
View ArticleEditorial: Crump’s next ‘encore’ should meet today’s building codes
Supporters of Columbus’ Crump Theatre are embarking on the next chapter to bring the 135-year-old theater into shape as a multipurpose arts and entertainment venue by launching Project Encore. Continue...
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